Job summaryThis senior-level post supports the delivery of high-quality integrated Sexual Health and HIV services. The post holder will provide expert assessment, diagnosis and management of complex sexual health conditions, delivering safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care.
The role requires experience in genital dermatology, including the assessment and management of complex genital skin conditions and competence in performing genital skin biopsies.
The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership, supervise and educate junior medical and nursing staff, and contribute to a positive multidisciplinary learning environment.
They will lead research, audit and quality improvement activities, helping to expand the department's research portfolio, develop collaborative projects, present findings at regional and national meetings, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
Main duties of the jobWe are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV to join the Barking Integrated Sexual Health and HIV Service.
The successful candidate will provide consultant leadership in delivering high-quality, integrated Sexual Health and HIV care, managing complex cases, providing expert clinical advice, supporting multidisciplinary working, and supervising and teaching junior staff.
The role includes leading service development, clinical governance, audit and research, with opportunities to expand the department's research portfolio and drive innovation.
The post holder will also provide specialist genital dermatology services, including the assessment and management of complex genital dermatoses and performing genital skin biopsies.
Applicants should demonstrate specialist expertise, excellent clinical judgement, leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.
About usWe're an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we're proud of and our patients are happy with.
They are benefitting from a new electronic patient record (we were the last acute trust in London to introduce one) and our maternity services have been rated good by the Care Quality Commission.
We operate from two main sites - KGH in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two busy emergency departments with more than 346,000 people visiting them last year. We're campaigning to secure the £35m we need to transform the A&E at Queen's and get rid of corridor care.
We're proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre, Radiotherapy Centre and Hyper Acute Stroke Unit. We're also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
We run a Women's Health Hub in Ilford; an Ageing Well Centre in Hornchurch; and Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) at Barking Community Hospital and at St George's Health and Wellbeing Hub. These CDCs are open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The majority of our 8,400 staff - who come from 146 different countries - live in the three diverse London boroughs we serve and are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups. Many can work flexibly and more than 400 of them are on our Ofsted accredited apprenticeship programmes. We're proud to be a London Living Wage employer.
Date posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 162-M7529
Closing date: 17 November 2026
Job responsibilitiesThe post holder will provide expert consultant-led care in integrated Sexual Health and HIV services, including assessment, diagnosis and management of complex sexual health, HIV and genital dermatology conditions.
Responsibilities include performing genital skin biopsies, delivering outpatient and virtual clinics, providing inpatient advice, supervising and teaching multidisciplinary staff, and contributing to clinical leadership.
The role also includes leading research, clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, supporting clinical governance, developing evidence-based guidelines, and participating in appraisal, CPD and revalidation.
The post holder will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver safe, effective, patient-centred care and contribute to the strategic development of Sexual Health and HIV services.
Person SpecificationEssential qualifications- On GMC Specialist Register with Certificate of Training in Genitourinary Medicine
- MBBS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
- Diploma in HIV medicine
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Desirable qualifications- LoC IUT and LoC SDI
- FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer
- PI or SubPI for Clinical Trials
- Demonstrable expertise in genital dermatology and experience in performing genital skin biopsies
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: GU/FP Medicine, Queen's Hospital, Romford, RM7 0AG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.bhrhospitals.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact:GUM Consultant and Service Lead, Dr Athavan Umaipalan, a.umaipalan1@nhs.net, 02099705724
Applications should be made online. Queries regarding the application process or adjustments for applicants with a disability can be directed to Abi Oladotun-Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460. 