Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine / Sexual Health – Fixed term with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
⚠️ IMPORTANT: While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for UK work visas, applicants must still confirm their specific visa eligibility directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship is a key component of the UK Skilled Worker visa application, but final approval depends on various factors including your qualifications, English language proficiency, and immigration history. Always verify details with the employer before applying.
Job Overview
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious, enthusiastic, and passionate Consultant to join an existing dedicated team within the Rotherham Sexual Health Service. This is a fixed-term position with a certificate of sponsorship available for international candidates who meet the requirements. The service was highly commended at the 2021 national BMJ awards for services to women’s health, and we pride ourselves on being a great and friendly place to work.
Company Information
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving the local population. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. As a Trust, we are on a journey to excellence, and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we were the second most improved Trust in England for recommending the Trust as a place to work and one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.
Job Details
Position: Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine / Sexual Health
Company: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Location: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (Hospital medical and dental staff pay scheme)
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working Pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference Number: C9165-25-06-033-A
Date Posted: 05 November 2025
Closing Date: 01 March 2026
Main Duties of the Job
This role is offered as a part-time fixed-term post for 12 months. The post holder will be expected to undertake one sexual health clinic and one HIV clinic, in addition to being a named clinical supervisor for one of the part-time GP trainees. The post holder will work with the consultants in Sexual Health and will play an active role in all aspects of work within the service.
The ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential. Applicants must be both flexible in their approach and be ready to meet the challenges presented by the evolving health service changes in South Yorkshire. This post holder will provide HIV care, sexually transmitted infection care, and contraception services in Rotherham.
The Department
The Consultant is part of the medical team which is made up of:
- 2.1 whole-time equivalent (wte) Consultant
- 1x wte Specialty doctor
- 2x Junior Clinical Fellows
- 2x CSRH SpRs
- 2x GP trainees
The Post
This post specifically will provide specialised STI care and HIV care. The post holder is expected to take the lead for an area of management, which may include education, developing links with companion services, or working with primary care providers to support development and access of services. There are three other part-time GUM Consultant posts in Rotherham, and the post holder will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of a clinical Sexual Health and HIV service to Rotherham.
Any Rotherham Sexual Health patients requiring admission are either admitted under the care of general physicians at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, with appropriate input from the GUM consultants regarding clinical management, or for more complex HIV cases, they are admitted to the Infectious Diseases Wards at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital under the care of the Sheffield HIV Service. There is no on-call commitment at Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential: Previous NHS experience in sexual health
Desirable: Clinical experience in family planning/reproductive health
Clinical Skills
Essential: Extensive experience in Genito-urinary Medicine including the management of HIV patients
Research and Audit
Essential: Evidence of audit and the implementation of change following the audit
Desirable: Relevant research published in peer review journal
Education and Teaching
Essential: Willing to supervise medical students and be Clinical Supervisor for GP trainees during placement
Desirable: A qualification or experience in medical teaching and clinical supervision of trainee doctors
Qualifications
Essential:
- Full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
- Please confirm your GMC registration number
- Eligible to be included on the Specialist register – CCT expected within 6 months of interview date OR
- Evidence of CESR application submission and within 6 months of obtaining Specialist Registration via CESR
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- MRCP specialist qualification or equivalent
Desirable:
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- DFSRH
- LoC IUC
- LoC SDI
Management Skills
Essential:
- Demonstrate effective team working skills
- Time management and organisational ability. An example may be they have developed and run training programmes
- Proven knowledge of systems and process of NHS or equivalent
- Sense of understanding and commitment to corporate responsibility
- Commitment to and understanding of their responsibility to the organisation
Certificate of Sponsorship Information
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is willing to provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates who require UK work authorization. This certificate is essential for the Skilled Worker visa application process. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country where 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.
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 about UK visas and immigration requirements, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
How to Apply
Application Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.
For International Applicants:
- Verify your eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa with the employer
- Prepare your GMC registration confirmation and specialist qualifications
- Gather required criminal record certificates from all countries where you’ve lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Contact Laura Allwood (Service Manager) at laura.allwood@nhs.net with any questions about the application process or sponsorship
- Complete your application through the NHS Jobs portal
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Laura Allwood (Service Manager)
Email: laura.allwood@nhs.net
Phone: Not provided
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.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available:
- Trust Information (PDF, 662 KB)
- Job Pack (PDF, 501 KB)
- Information and Guidance for Applications (PDF, 505 KB)
About the Employer
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust serves our local population with a vision to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare. Our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. Each year, hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day, and we are proud of the improvements we are making.
All of our colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trust’s values of Ambitious, Caring, and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.
Additional Information
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
The Trust is a smoke-free organization, and smoking is not permitted on any of our sites. We are positive about disability and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria.
For more information about The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, please visit our website at https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/. You can also view our privacy notice at https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/Patient_confidentiality/ for information on how we handle your personal data.