Job summary
The 12 month post advertised is for a full time Clinical Fellow in Sexual Health within the Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Service, Women's and Child Health Division of BHRUT NHS Trust.
The post would be suitable for applicants wishing to pursue a career in Genitourinary Medicine or General Practice, offering training and experience in Genitourinary & HIV Medicine.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Fellow in Sexual Health
We are looking for a keen and motivated junior doctor to join our Integrated Sexual Health (ISH) and HIV service based at Outpatients East, Barking Community Hospital.
This is a 12 month 1.0 WTE clinical fellow position. It will be ideal if you are seeking to gain experience in the field of Sexual health & Contraception for a future career in Integrated Sexual Health, General Practice or General Medicine
Please see the job description for further information.
About us
Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.
As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive for our teams to innovate and change. We are tackling the backlog in many ways including having super-clinics in the evening and weekends; using state-of-the art diagnostic equipment; and streamlining the way we work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is primarily outpatient based daily sexual health clinics, where the post holder will assess, investigate, diagnose and treat unselected patients presenting with a variety of sexual health needs and infections. Training will be provided and supervision will be available from a senior doctor.
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop knowledge in HIV medicine; to participate in HIV ward rounds and HIV outpatient treatment clinics under senior supervision.
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend specialist clinics in contraception & genital dermatology.
The post holder will undertake 8 clinical sessions per week and one evening clinic (within contracted hours).
The post holder will have one results administration session and one CPD/training/audit session per week.
Clinical sessions will be at Outpatients East, Barking Hospital and Queens Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is primarily outpatient based daily sexual health clinics, where the post holder will assess, investigate, diagnose and treat unselected patients presenting with a variety of sexual health needs and infections. Training will be provided and supervision will be available from a senior doctor.
The post holder will have the opportunity to develop knowledge in HIV medicine; to participate in HIV ward rounds and HIV outpatient treatment clinics under senior supervision.
The post holder will have the opportunity to attend specialist clinics in contraception & genital dermatology.
The post holder will undertake 8 clinical sessions per week and one evening clinic (within contracted hours).
The post holder will have one results administration session and one CPD/training/audit session per week.
Clinical sessions will be at Outpatients East, Barking Hospital and Queens Hospital.
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and fit to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- One year experience as FY2/ST1 or equivalent
- Experience in a medical speciality or A&E
Desirable
- MRCP (UK)
- DFSRH
- Experience of GUM / HIV / Contraception
- Ability to work under pressure
Person Specification
Shortlisting Criteria
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and fit to practice
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- One year experience as FY2/ST1 or equivalent
- Experience in a medical speciality or A&E
Desirable
- MRCP (UK)
- DFSRH
- Experience of GUM / HIV / Contraception
- Ability to work under pressure
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
