Job summary
Somerset Foundation trust has been successful in securing the bid for another 2 years from April 2024 to provide the integrated sexual health services for Somerset. The trust will be required to deliver an integrated sexual health service across the county within the budget and the postholder will be expected to take responsibility for clinical care and facilitate innovation in future service provision. There would be an opportunity to work in the HIV services as part of this role.
The role would suit a Specialist Registrar (within 6 months of completion of specialist training) or a Consultant who would like the opportunity to support a dynamic team to provide GUM/HIV and contraception services.
The SWISH main hub, where the post-holder will be based, is situated in Taunton, Somerset. SWISH also hold clinics in community hospitals in Minehead, Bridgwater, Frome, Chard and South Petherton. A new clinic in Yeovil is planned. In addition, community clinical sessions are held in outreach venues. On average the service sees almost 19,000 attendances a year with males accounting for 33% of all attendees. The post-holder will be expected to work in the main hub and community hospital sites depending on the needs of the service.
Main duties of the job
- To provide GU and Contraceptive services to support an integrated county-wide service.
- Diagnose and manage sexually transmitted infections and other genital conditions as per BASHH standards.
- To provide contraception services to SWISH users as per FSRH standards.
- Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
- Provide HIV care and treatment as per needs of the service and individual competency.
- Participate in the SWISH training and supervision sessions.
- Provide GU and contraception advice to colleagues across the county, including nurses and other health care professionals.
Provide teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates, nurses and colleagues in primary and acute trusts.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Able to manage STIs presenting in an integrated SH service and manage PREP, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) for HIV infection and complex cases.
- To provide counselling, initiation and continuation of all contraception methods including LARC.
- To provide telephone and e-mail advice inhouse and for other health care professionals e.g., GPs, secondary care, pharmacists.
- Counsel and advise on termination of pregnancy and refer on to appropriate services.
- Providing HIV care and treatment according to service needs and individual competency.
- To work collaboratively with clinical teams to develop innovative pathways in sexual health and contraception.
Teaching, Education and Research
- Provide high quality teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates, nurses and other clinical staff together with other members of the medical staff.
- Actively participate in training of healthcare professionals including GPs, higher specialist trainees and midwives in LARC provision, and development of pathways across primary and secondary care.
- Provide and take part in educational activities within SWISH, and for other health care professionals e.g. fitters forum, GP training day etc.
- To take part in the monthly protected departmental teaching time for clinical staff.
- To undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
- To participate in research activity as appropriate and in line with the Research Governance framework.
Clinical Governance
- To be aware of and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and Health and Safety at Work.
- To support the Clinical Governance programme for the service, cascade good clinical practice guidance of BASHH, Faculty of SRH & NICE to the team and contribute to develop PGDs.
- To become familiar with local clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols, and contribute to implementation within the service.
- To participate in the Trusts incident reporting process, particularly in respect of the reporting of clinical incidents.
- To seek actively patient and user opinion in the development and delivery of patient care.
- Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- Maintain own professional development and participate in the Trusts appraisal and job planning process.
- Actively take part in the Swish Best Practice Group meetings and contribute to local and national audits.
- To fulfil requirements for recertification of qualifications as set out by the relevant National Body, Royal College or Faculty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
- Able to manage STIs presenting in an integrated SH service and manage PREP, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) for HIV infection and complex cases.
- To provide counselling, initiation and continuation of all contraception methods including LARC.
- To provide telephone and e-mail advice inhouse and for other health care professionals e.g., GPs, secondary care, pharmacists.
- Counsel and advise on termination of pregnancy and refer on to appropriate services.
- Providing HIV care and treatment according to service needs and individual competency.
- To work collaboratively with clinical teams to develop innovative pathways in sexual health and contraception.
Teaching, Education and Research
- Provide high quality teaching to undergraduates, postgraduates, nurses and other clinical staff together with other members of the medical staff.
- Actively participate in training of healthcare professionals including GPs, higher specialist trainees and midwives in LARC provision, and development of pathways across primary and secondary care.
- Provide and take part in educational activities within SWISH, and for other health care professionals e.g. fitters forum, GP training day etc.
- To take part in the monthly protected departmental teaching time for clinical staff.
- To undertake mandatory training and any other training relevant to the role as required by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.
- To participate in research activity as appropriate and in line with the Research Governance framework.
Clinical Governance
- To be aware of and comply with the Trusts policies and procedures relating to Clinical Governance and Health and Safety at Work.
- To support the Clinical Governance programme for the service, cascade good clinical practice guidance of BASHH, Faculty of SRH & NICE to the team and contribute to develop PGDs.
- To become familiar with local clinical policies, guidelines, and protocols, and contribute to implementation within the service.
- To participate in the Trusts incident reporting process, particularly in respect of the reporting of clinical incidents.
- To seek actively patient and user opinion in the development and delivery of patient care.
- Develop and maintain the competencies required to carry out the duties required of the post.
- Maintain own professional development and participate in the Trusts appraisal and job planning process.
- Actively take part in the Swish Best Practice Group meetings and contribute to local and national audits.
- To fulfil requirements for recertification of qualifications as set out by the relevant National Body, Royal College or Faculty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- CCT in GU Medicine (or be eligible within 6 months of interview date
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Letter of Competence (LoC) in Subdermal Implants (SDI) and Intrauterine Devices (IUT).
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of STIs including complex conditions
- Counselling and provision of all methods of contraception including LARC.
Desirable
- Experience in HIV care and treatment
- An understanding of the value of Psychosexual Medicine within an integrated sexual health service
Management and Admin experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Management experience
- Suitable computer skills to enable appropriate, timely and accurate recording of patient information on the electronic patient records system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- CCT in GU Medicine (or be eligible within 6 months of interview date
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Letter of Competence (LoC) in Subdermal Implants (SDI) and Intrauterine Devices (IUT).
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of STIs including complex conditions
- Counselling and provision of all methods of contraception including LARC.
Desirable
- Experience in HIV care and treatment
- An understanding of the value of Psychosexual Medicine within an integrated sexual health service
Management and Admin experience
Essential
- Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Organisational skills
Desirable
- Management experience
- Suitable computer skills to enable appropriate, timely and accurate recording of patient information on the electronic patient records system
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).
