Job summary
Employer heading
Locum Consultant - Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health
NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant
Job overview
Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine
10 Programmed Activities (PAs) – 40 hours per week (hours negotiable)
This is a full-time post however we welcome applicants wishing to work part time, flexible hours or job share. Remote or flexible working may be an option for CPD sessions.
Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health Service (BISH)
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic colleague to join our team in Barnsley. Gateway clinic delivers high quality, patient focussed care in both fully integrated sexual health and HIV medicine.
The successful candidate is required to be on the specialist register for Genito-urinary medicine or to be within 6 months of expected CCT date.
They must have prior experience of working in an integrated sexual health service, and extensive experience in the delivery HIV care, including management of complex cases. There is no on-call commitment or inpatient responsibility attached to this post. Evening working may be required.
Applications will be considered from those wishing to work less than 10 PA or as a job-share post.
Spectrum CIC employees are able to join the NHS pension scheme and salaries are based on National NHS pay scales.
For further details contact: Dr Sylvia Bates, Clinical Lead, Barnsley Integrated Sexual Health Services, Sackville Street, Barnsley S70 2RD tel: 0800 055 6442
Pay scale: Equivalent to the National Consultant salary scale (£99,532-£131,964).
Main duties of the job
Barnsley Sexual Health Service is delivered from Gateway Clinic, close to the town centre. We provide level 3 contraception, STI management and HIV out-patient care services.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic colleague with a passion for sexual health and HIV. This is a replacement consultant post and the successful candidate will work alongside one other consultant who is the clinical lead for the unit.
The post holder will manage a caseload of sexually transmitted infections, including complex presentations, and HIV. They will also be expected to deliver a range of contraception services. If necessary, enhanced training in contraception will be provided.
The HIV service is run from the community clinic, utilising electronic patient records and home delivery of medication for a caseload of around 280 patients. Specialist HIV in-patient care is delivered by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, and attendance at virtual MDT meetings is encouraged.
The post holder will have no in-patient responsibilities but will be expected to provide clinical advice as required to Barnsley hospital (0.7 miles from the clinic). There is no on call commitment with this post.
The service is actively involved in teaching and training internal and external students, and the successful candidate will be expected to take an active leadership role in the planning and delivery of teaching sessions.
Working for our organisation
Be the Difference in Healthcare
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension
Annual leave on your Birthday
Welcome payment for some posts
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree MB ChB MRCP or equivalent Full registration with GMC Licence to practice
- Eligible for entry on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in GU Medicine
- Eligibility to reside & work in the UK
Desirable criteria
- MD or PhD
- Medical Ed Qualification
- LOC for SDI and IUT
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Extensive training and broad experience in GUM Medicine, including complex presentations
- Recent delivery of outpatient care at SpR or higher level to a large HIV cohort with complex needs
- Experience in the management of complex HIV patients, including participation in specialist MDT meetings.
- Competent in basic life support
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of ongoing teaching and training
Management & Administrative Experience
Desirable criteria
- Management qualification
- Management experience
Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential criteria
- Training and experience in clinical audit
Desirable criteria
- Original research
- Publications
Personal Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Commitment to improving Integrated Sexual Health services and enthusiasm for the specialty
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sylvia Bates
- Job title
- Consultant
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0800 055 6442
- Additional information
Email is preferred
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