Job summary
This 0.4WTE 1 year fixed term post for a Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health will be based at the Jefferiss Wing, St Mary's Hospital, Paddington. You will join a multidisciplinary team of Consultants, Specialty doctor and associate specialists, Specialist trainees, GP trainees, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and Pharmacists who work in Sexual Health and HIV. You will be expected to participate in the Integrated Sexual Health outpatient services; supporting the acute Sexual Health and LARC (IUT) service, managing complex cases and providing senior support to junior doctors and nurses for both scheduled care for patients with appointments and unscheduled care for more urgent presentations. On-call duties are not included in this post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder's duties will include supporting the sexual health 'core' acute service, responsibility for managing a variety of complex sexual health cases that may include safeguarding issues, sexual assaults and management of complex sexual health conditions. They would be expected to provide clinical supervision for junior doctors and nurses in the sexual health core clinic. The role of the supervising senior is pivotal to supporting the provision of safe and efficient care in the sexual health clinics (largely delivered by nurses and junior doctors) and optimises patient flow through the departments. The post holder will also undertake a weekly intrauterine technique (IUT) clinic. There will also be opportunity to contribute to teaching, education and research activities in the department.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST: Specialty Doctor in Integrated Sexual Health
BASE HOSPITAL: SMH
The successful candidate will work as a Specialty Doctor in a busy and dynamic Integrated Sexual Health service. Duties will include supporting the acute Sexual Health service (booked appointments and emergency walk ins), including managing complex cases and senior clinical supervision of the Sexual Health MDT. On-call duties are not included in this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
POST: Specialty Doctor in Integrated Sexual Health
BASE HOSPITAL: SMH
The successful candidate will work as a Specialty Doctor in a busy and dynamic Integrated Sexual Health service. Duties will include supporting the acute Sexual Health service (booked appointments and emergency walk ins), including managing complex cases and senior clinical supervision of the Sexual Health MDT. On-call duties are not included in this post.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Higher qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- FSRH LoC in IUC
- FSRH LoC in subdermal implant insertion
- DFRSH
Desirable
- Specialist in Genitourinary Medicine registration
- MD, PhD
- Dip GUM and/or Dip HIV
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Good teaching skills
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
Knowledge/skills(Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty)
Essential
- Good general medical background
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in HIV and Sexual Health
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Extensive experience in managing complex Sexual Health and patients with HIV in outpatient setting.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients, irrespective of race, religion or sexuality.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements and others
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of HIV/GUM medicine. Commitment to personal and professional development
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Higher qualifications
Essential
- Full registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- FSRH LoC in IUC
- FSRH LoC in subdermal implant insertion
- DFRSH
Desirable
- Specialist in Genitourinary Medicine registration
- MD, PhD
- Dip GUM and/or Dip HIV
- Appropriate Royal College Membership
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management & evidence-based practice.
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Leadership/ management skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues.
- Knowledge of finance/budgets
- Management of staff
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
- Good teaching skills
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements
Knowledge/skills(Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty)
Essential
- Good general medical background
- Comprehensive knowledge of current issues in HIV and Sexual Health
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Extensive experience in managing complex Sexual Health and patients with HIV in outpatient setting.
- Non-judgemental approach to patients, irrespective of race, religion or sexuality.
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken communications, ability to build rapport, work with others, persuade and negotiate
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
- Able to change and adapt, respond to changing circumstances and to cope with setbacks or pressure
- Able to work as part of a team
Probity
Essential
- Honesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.
- Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, expert, collaborative and aspirational
Physical requirements and others
Essential
- Occupational health clearance for the role specified
- Demonstrable interest in and understanding of HIV/GUM medicine. Commitment to personal and professional development
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).
