Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a full time 10 PA GUM & HIV Consultant at Croydon Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) for a fixed period of 6 months.
CSHC is situated in purpose built premises on the acute hospital site. It is fully integrated with contraception and sexual health delivered from the ground floor and HIV on the 1st floor. In addition, CSHC operates a specialist psychosexual service and specialist training.
The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients for Sexual Health & HIV. The individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a commitment to teaching and training of other staff.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for a full time 10 PA GUM & HIV Consultant at Croydon Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) for a fixed period of 6 months.
CSHC is situated in purpose built premises on the acute hospital site. It is fully integrated with contraception and sexual health delivered from the ground floor and HIV on the 1st floor. In addition, CSHC operates a specialist psychosexual service and specialist training.
The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing care for patients for Sexual Health & HIV. The individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the department while having a commitment to teaching and training of other staff.
About us
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services
We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to "Listening into Action" is new and different.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for all details regarding this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the attached job description and person specification for all details regarding this position.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in GU Medicine (or be eligible within 6 months of interview date)
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD PhD or equivalent)
- Diploma in GUM
- Letter of competence in Medical Education
Training and experience
Essential
- Highly developed and practical knowledge of clinical procedures and practices within reproductive and sexual health acquired through qualification, experience and CPD
- GUM & HIV outpatient experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of local population needs
- Experience of managing and developing GUM/ HIV Clinical Services
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Experience in the development of clinical guidelines including clinical care pathways or submissions to drug and therapeutics committees.
Desirable
- Experience in service delivery change and modernisation within a reproductive health service.
- Management course and or qualification
Audit & research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
- Experience of clinical research
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Personal
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- Experience of teaching and training of primary care practitioners including group tutorials and specialty updates as well as training for LOC in IUT and SDI
Desirable
- Teaching skills course and qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
- CCT in GU Medicine (or be eligible within 6 months of interview date)
- Full registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD PhD or equivalent)
- Diploma in GUM
- Letter of competence in Medical Education
Training and experience
Essential
- Highly developed and practical knowledge of clinical procedures and practices within reproductive and sexual health acquired through qualification, experience and CPD
- GUM & HIV outpatient experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of local population needs
- Experience of managing and developing GUM/ HIV Clinical Services
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams
- Understanding of the principles of clinical governance
- Experience in the development of clinical guidelines including clinical care pathways or submissions to drug and therapeutics committees.
Desirable
- Experience in service delivery change and modernisation within a reproductive health service.
- Management course and or qualification
Audit & research
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit. Must have undertaken and completed audit projects.
Desirable
- Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of specialty specific topic
- Experience of clinical research
- Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
Personal
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a multidisciplinary team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
- Professional attitude towards work, reliability, good record of attendance and tidy personal appearance
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching
- Experience of teaching and training of primary care practitioners including group tutorials and specialty updates as well as training for LOC in IUT and SDI
Desirable
- Teaching skills course and qualification
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).
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).
