Locum Consultant in Gender Health, HIV and Sexual Health – TransPlus

A Vacancy at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

56 Dean Street is an award winning HIV and sexual health service based in Soho with a particular emphasis on HIV prevention and the sexual health care needs of LGBTQI+ people. It is Europe’s busiest sexual health clinic with an attendance of approximately 110,000 patients per year. It cares for the third largest HIV cohort in the country with approximately 4,600 patients. 56 Dean Street has been commissioned to provide TransPlus, the first integrated gender, HIV and sexual health service by NHS England. Our vision is for an innovative and patient-centred service, based on the principle that patients must have equal access to services whatever their gender identity with reasonable adjustments to the delivery of care to match the individual’s needs and circumstances.

The post isfor a10 PAConsultant inGender Health, HIV Medicine and Sexual Health within the TransPlus gender dysphoria service, for 12 months fixed term. The job is based at 56 Dean Street, Soho.

The post holder will provide assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, in the role of a ‘lead clinician’ as per Appendix H of the

NHSE Service specification

Gender Identity Services for Adults (Non-Surgical Interventions). They will formulate treatment plans for those who meet the diagnostic criteria, as well as providing endorsement for gender affirming surgery where appropriate. They will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, pharmacists and resident doctors to provide holistic and safe care for the duration of the patient’s care under TransPlus. They will regularly attend multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and ongoing service delivery. It is anticipated that the post holder will partake in research and audit within TransPlus.

Additionally, the post-holder will, in conjunction with the existing consultants, have responsibilities for providing advice, screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with STIs, including HIV infection. They will be committed to developing integrated HIV & sexual health services, optimize cost efficiency of the service, implement new technologies and develop new initiatives.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

· Provide assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria

· Formulate and monitor treatment plans for patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria at TransPlus

· Assess readiness of patients for gender affirming surgeries and refer where appropriate

· Provide advice, screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with STIs, including HIV infection.

· Participate in the local HIV multidisciplinary meeting at 56 Dean Street.

· Contribute to implementation of clinical pathways

· Provide consultant advice and support to multidisciplinary team working in Gender Health, HIV and GUM clinics. Review complex cases requiring senior input.

· Manage their own caseload of HIV patients

· Provide supervision and support for nursing colleagues and junior medical colleagues providing management of patients with gender dysphoria, stable patient cohorts, management of seroconversion, starting/switching treatment and management of complex or unwell patients.

· Work with colleagues to modernize the HIV care pathway to ensure effective use of resources.

This advert closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026