Job summary
We are looking for a substantive Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health to join our well established team at Ambrose King Centre, Royal London Hospital and Sylvia Pankhurst Centre at Mile End. We provide the full range of SRH care, including abortion, menopause and FGM care, and work closely with colleagues in GUM, HIV and the Women's Health Hub. We are also an active training centre for all FSRH qualifications. The post holder will need to be able to work independently, including performing surgical abortion up to 14 weeks gestation.
Main duties of the job
o The post holder will have a commitment to be available for 10 PAs each week, but LTFT applicants will be considered also. They will work as part of the Consultant body to support delivery of care, and training of the multidisciplinary team. They will work across the whole remit of SRH. This will involve work within the abortion service including performing surgical procedures in clinic and with GA in theatre, as well as menopause, complex contraception and integrated sexual health.
o The post holder will deliver general integrated sexual health clinics during which supervision and training will be provided to other clinical staff working in the clinic. The post holder will work with our TPD and training co-ordinator to deliver SRH teaching in clinic and elsewhere. There may also be the opportunity to participate in teaching of undergraduate medical students.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice
- LoC in IUT and SDI if CCT is not in CSRH MFSRH
- On specialist register or a Specialty or portfolio pathway Trainee who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- Faculty Registered Trainer or meets eligibility criteria
Desirable
- Dip GUM GCP
- FSRH SSM in ultrasound or equivalent if CCT is not in CSRH
- STIF intermediate or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an integrated sexual health service
- Experience of safeguarding adults and children procedures and management
- Experience of providing services to young people including under 16s.
- Experience of working in an abortion service
- Experience of provision of complex contraception
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-ethnic & multicultural communities.
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of conducting research in the field of sexual health/HIV
- Experience of gynaecology ultrasound
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to provide surgical abortion up to 14 weeks
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good teaching skills
- Ability to provide surgical abortion >14 weeks
- Ability to provide MVA
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide level 1-2 STI management including genital dermatoses
- Ability to support service development
Commitment to Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Clinical governance: Understanding of the clinical governance process. Track record of engaging in clinical governance
- Evidence of leading quality improvement
- Experience leading the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council (GMC) registration with a licence to practice
- LoC in IUT and SDI if CCT is not in CSRH MFSRH
- On specialist register or a Specialty or portfolio pathway Trainee who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- Faculty Registered Trainer or meets eligibility criteria
Desirable
- Dip GUM GCP
- FSRH SSM in ultrasound or equivalent if CCT is not in CSRH
- STIF intermediate or equivalent
Eligibility
Essential
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an integrated sexual health service
- Experience of safeguarding adults and children procedures and management
- Experience of providing services to young people including under 16s.
- Experience of working in an abortion service
- Experience of provision of complex contraception
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-ethnic & multicultural communities.
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
- Experience of conducting research in the field of sexual health/HIV
- Experience of gynaecology ultrasound
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of ability to provide surgical abortion up to 14 weeks
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Good teaching skills
- Ability to provide surgical abortion >14 weeks
- Ability to provide MVA
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide level 1-2 STI management including genital dermatoses
- Ability to support service development
Commitment to Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Clinical governance: Understanding of the clinical governance process. Track record of engaging in clinical governance
- Evidence of leading quality improvement
- Experience leading the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
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).
