Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Locum Consultant in HIV & BBV Medicine

The closing date is 29 November 2026

Job summary
This Locum Consultant post offers an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, highly motivated team of clinicians providing high quality HIV and Blood-Borne Virus Medicine at CNWL NHS Foundation Trust.

Based at the Mortimer Market Centre (MMC) in central London which has one of the largest HIV cohorts in the UK, with over 4,800 people with HIV and 500 people with Viral Hepatitis attending for care. Those requiring in-patient care are admitted to the adjacent University College London Hospital (UCLH) site under the care of the Infectious Diseases Team with liaison support from CNWL staff.

Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work closely with the consultant body and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality and innovative HIV & BBV care. The job includes an on-call commitment for in-patient advice of approximately 1 in 6, and the NHS service works closely with the UCL research team; the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to the promotion and recruitment to clinical trials.

About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest trusts in the UK, caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs. We provide healthcare to a third of London's population and across wider geographical areas, including Milton Keynes, Kent, Surrey and Hampshire.

As a Foundation Trust we involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run and our future development. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Foundation Trust please visit our website.

This post is based primarily in the Mortimer Market Centre in central London which has one of the largest HIV cohorts in the UK, with over 4,800 people and 500 people with Viral Hepatitis attending for care. Those requiring in-patient care are admitted to the adjacent University College London Hospital (UCLH) site under the care of the Infectious Diseases Team with liaison support from CNWL staff. Specialist clinics include the Treatment Advice Clinic (TAC) which provides multidisciplinary support for people with complex needs.

Mortimer Market Centre is also one of the largest Sexual Health services in the country with more than 40,000 attendances per year. Most people attending the service self-refer, whilst others are referred by primary care, The UCLH Emergency Department and other medical specialties.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year plus £2162 London weighting allowance, per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 333-D-SE-C-0009

Job responsibilities

• The post holder will undertake fixed clinical sessions as described in the job plan although a precise timetable will be open to negotiation with the Clinical Director & HIV lead
• The post holder will participate in the full range of consultant duties within the Mortimer Market Centre +/- UCLH with additional activities as required at our other sites
• The appointee will be expected to collaborate closely with their consultant colleagues in the expansion and further development of the HIV service at MMC.
• The consultant will ensure the implementation of agreed standards in clinical care in the HIV and GUM services in line with the Trust Clinical Governance policy. All consultants within the Care group including the post holder will work closely with the Clinical Governance Developer to ensure a high quality safe service is delivered at all times.
• The post holder will participate in seminars, departmental meetings within the Mortimer Market Centre and UCLH as part of internal continuing medical education.

For further details please see attached Job Description.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: MB BS or equivalent and full registration with the GMC.
• Essential: CCT in Genitourinary and HIV Medicine or within six months of obtaining one
• Desirable: Diploma HIV Medicine
• Desirable: Evidence of General Medicine CPD

General

• Essential: The highest ethical and professional standards, including appreciation of patient confidentiality
• Essential: The ability to work as part of a multi-professional team, receiving and giving advice and guidance to professionals in allied disciplines.
• Essential: The ability to keep accurate and complete medical notes.
• Essential: A commitment to continued personal professional development & training.
• Essential: A willingness to remain open to change according to changing service priorities
• Desirable: Evidence of successful leadership
• Desirable: Evidence of commitment to MDT working
• Desirable: Evidence of commitment to local service development
• Desirable: Understanding of local, regional and national challenges facing HIV care

Clinical Experience

• Essential: Excellent general medical clinical skills
• Essential: Broad clinical expertise in Sexual Health and HIV
• Essential: Excellent communication skills
• Desirable: Clinical expertise in the delivery of in-patient care HIV care
• Desirable: Clinical experience in managing viral hepatitis

Audit & governance

• Essential: Experience of the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims
• Essential: Understanding of the clinical governance process
• Essential: Experience in quality improvement
• Desirable: Audit or quality improvement training
• Desirable: Evidence of successful implementation of quality improvement activity

Research & education

• Essential: A commitment to teaching in a clinical setting
• Essential: Previous experience of teaching medical students and non-medical staff
• Desirable: Previous experience of research and commitment to supporting research activity in the service
• Desirable: ICH-GCP training

Management

• Essential: Evidence of successful management experience in a clinical service
• Desirable: Accredited management training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Mortimer Market Centre, Capper Street (off Tottenham Court Road), London, WC1E 6JB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: HIV and BBV Lead, Dr Stuart Flanagan, stuart.flanagan@nhs.net

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