Job summary
In line with NHS England's vision for improving adult gender dysphoria services through increased capacity and patient choice, Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SPFT) is working with a number of key partners to establish the Sussex Gender Service Pilot.
The pilot will provide a new regional service for the provision of gender services, in line with the national service specification for gender identity services for adults. The service will deliver additional, local specialised gender service capacity for adults registered with a GP in Sussex and already on a Gender Dysphoria Clinic (GDC) waiting list. It will also look to provide outreach support for patients, ensuring their needs are met at all stages of their gender dysphoria assessment and treatment journey.
The number of people in Sussex currently waiting for these services is incredibly high, and the new provision aims to significantly reduce waiting times.
The pilot will be led by SPFT in partnership with the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Healthcare, one of the seven established GDCs operating across England. It will work closely with primary care and community & voluntary sector organisations to design and deliver the service; prioritising patient experience and choice.
We are looking to appoint six to eight salaried part-time GPs to each provide 2 sessions into the pilot.
Applications are particularly welcomed from Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex community members
Main duties of the job
- To deliver face to face and remote transgender healthcare clinics.
- To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
- To participate in service and business planning activity for the service.
- To participate in annual appraisal for doctors with their Designated Body for revalidation. As the post-holder will be expected to maintain a clinical role in Primary Care and be on the National GP Performers' List, their Designated Body will be their local NHS England office (not SPFT).
- Where appropriate, to participate in the academic programme, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
- To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
- To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
- To comply with the Trust's Duty of Candour
About us
The Sussex Gender Service pilot will be the fifth adult gender service pilot commissioned by NHS England. You will be joining a supportive, creative and positive multi-disciplinary team, dedicated to providing high-quality, patient centred, primary & community care led gender dysphoria services. This is an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver a new service and to make a positive difference to the lives of the local trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed job description and main responsibilities please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCGP or MRCGP equivalent approved by the Royal College of Gender Practice
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Completion of RCP PGDip Gender Identity Health Practice
- Additional clinical qualification
Eligible
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligible or within 6 months of being eligible for inclusion on the GMC General Practitioner Register
- On the National GP Performers list
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in General Practice
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of clinical working with transgender and non-binary patients
- Wide range of transgender healthcare experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCGP or MRCGP equivalent approved by the Royal College of Gender Practice
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Completion of RCP PGDip Gender Identity Health Practice
- Additional clinical qualification
Eligible
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligible or within 6 months of being eligible for inclusion on the GMC General Practitioner Register
- On the National GP Performers list
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in General Practice
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Desirable
- Experience of clinical working with transgender and non-binary patients
- Wide range of transgender healthcare experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
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).
