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Consultant in Integrated Sexual Health and HIVThis job is now closed Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic applicant for a full-time Consultant post (10 PAs) in Integrated Sexual Health, starting in July 2025. The role involves working alongside a dynamic team of sexual health professionals at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. The position is based in North Kent at the Riverside Clinic, Gravesham Community Hospital, and Overy Street Clinic, Dartford. The successful candidate will lead Clinical Governance for our service and develop high-quality clinical outcomes for our diverse local population. We seek someone who can work innovatively to deliver effective patient care and collaborate with our experienced multidisciplinary team. Main duties of the jobThe successful applicant will work 10 PAs of Direct Clinical Care (DCC) (8 DCC and 2 SPA), with each PA being a 4-hour session. Consultations last 30-45 minutes depending on the clinic type. Each session includes 30 minutes of admin time for patient-related admin and supporting nursing staff. The role includes training of sexual health staff, medical students, and other professionals. The applicant will attend and contribute to clinical and management meetings, including monthly team meetings, Clinical Ops meetings, and Directorate meetings. Time is allocated within the job plan for these activities, which can be adjusted as responsibilities evolve. About usMaidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, established in 2000, serving around 760,000 people in south-west Kent and north East Sussex. It provides general hospital services, specialist complex care, and outpatient clinics across Kent and East Sussex. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and operates from three main sites: Fordcombe Hospital, Maidstone Hospital, and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Job responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will contribute to our sexual health strategy aligned with national and Kent Public Health priorities, including ending HIV transmission (UK 2030 Zero HIV Transmission), increasing Chlamydia testing in those under 25, and reducing unplanned pregnancies through LARC contraception. The role includes managing a caseload of GUM and HIV patients, supporting nurse-led clinics, and safeguarding vulnerable populations. The appointee will also manage junior medical staff, supporting their clinical and personal development, including new Foundation Year 2 doctors starting in August 2024. All staff must adhere to health and safety policies and IRMER regulations. Person SpecificationManagement and administrative experienceUnderstanding of structured training, assessment, and appraisal processes Hospital management experience Active involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate training and supervision Management training experience Knowledge of sexual health funding QualificationsFull GMC registration MB BS or equivalent Diploma in GUM and/or HIV Membership of relevant bodies (BASHH, BHIVA, FRSH) Competency in subdermal implants and fitting BSc, MSc, or MD Distinctions, scholarships, prizes Clinical Experience, Skills & KnowledgeIndependent responsibility for patient care Motivated to provide high-quality service Self-reflective learner Experience setting up multidisciplinary teams Understanding of clinical audit/QIP Leadership in multidisciplinary teams Experience in clinical governance Research ideas and innovative practices Research experience and publications Teaching and Training ExperienceExperience teaching in various settings Experience as a clinical or educational supervisor Supervising junior medical staff Knowledge of RCOG training programs Medical education courses Supporting trainees and providing feedback Supervising medical students Personal AttributesEffective leadership within multidisciplinary teams Strong leadership skills Effective communication with colleagues, patients, and other stakeholders Supportive and tolerant nature Flexible, quality-driven, and innovative Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to DBS checks under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants must submit to a DBS check for any criminal convictions. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum/pro-rata#J-18808-Ljbffr