Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic applicant for a new Consultant post in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV. We are offering a minimum of 2 PAs to a maximum of 8 PAs per week.
We are looking for a motivated applicant to work alongside a dynamic team of sexual health professionals and to contribute to the clinical leadership of the service and support developments for the diverse local population.
We are looking for an applicant who wants to develop innovative ways to provide sexual health care and collaborate with our experienced and flexible team.
The Directorate of Integrated Sexual Health is currently delivered at four sites. Larger services are based at Maidstone Hospital (Rubin Clinic) and Gravesham Community Hospital (Riverside Clinic), and additional clinics are at Dartford and Tunbridge Wells.
This post will be based at Maidstone Hospital, but the post holder will need to be willing to work flexibly at any site if service changes are required.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a case load of patients and supporting nurse led clinics. The successful applicant will also be expected to provide safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults attending the service.
The current proposed timetable is for 8 PAs Tuesday to Friday, but can be amended depending on the number of PAs applied for. The post should expect to work a mixture of booked complex clinics and walk-in services. Saturday services are currently being restored and will be required as part of this post, but would be no more than once per calendar month.
About us
We deliver integrated sexual health services in West and North Kent and work in partnership with local providers to deliver a quality driven, patient centred service. Our team also deliver an on-line STI testing service for all of Kent (SHUK) and have a dedicated outreach sexual health team.
The Trust provides general hospital services to a population of approximately 460,000, and some specialist services to a considerably larger population. Its major hospitals are Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury and Maidstone Hospital. The Trust's Headquarters are at Maidstone Hospital. The Trust's Chairman is Mr David Highton, the Chief Executive is Mr Miles Scott and the Medical Director is Dr Peter Maskell.
The Directorate of Integrated Sexual Health sits within the Division of Women, Children and Sexual Health. Our Chief of Service is Dr Sarah Flint, our Clinical Director is Dr Lesley Navaratne.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to patients for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments, with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the service.
The time commitment will be up to 8 PAs per week, made up of DCCs and SPAs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a high standard of care to patients for whom you have clinical responsibility. This will include any patients referred to you and cared for by you personally or by members of your team.
To participate in clinical and other service activities and developments, with the aim of ensuring a high standard of patient care across the service.
The time commitment will be up to 8 PAs per week, made up of DCCs and SPAs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Registered with GMC with a license to practice or on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date
- Diploma in GUM and /or Diploma in HIV
- Membership of a relevant national body/bodies (BASHH, BHIVA or FRSH)
Desirable
- Letters of competency in subdermal implants and IUD fitting
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD
Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
- Ability to lead a clinical project
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in national audit, action plan development and implementation of change
- Evidence of completion of regional or local audit projects
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching staff, students and other health professionals
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification (STIF trainer, RCP Educator)
- Educational supervisor certificate
Research
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of research literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects resulting in presentation
- Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals
Motivation
Essential
- Punctuality, reliability and enthusiasm
- Initiative and able to demonstrate delivery of projects
- Respect for health care delivery to marginalised groups
- Ability to be flexible, quality driven and innovative
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate attributes specific to this post
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Leadership qualities
- Professional attitude towards work and responsibility
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with other specialties to develop local pathways
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Good presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Registered with GMC with a license to practice or on GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date
- Diploma in GUM and /or Diploma in HIV
- Membership of a relevant national body/bodies (BASHH, BHIVA or FRSH)
Desirable
- Letters of competency in subdermal implants and IUD fitting
- Distinctions, scholarships, prizes
- Other degrees, e.g. BSc, MSc, MD
Audit
Essential
- Understand the principles of audit
- Ability to lead a clinical project
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in national audit, action plan development and implementation of change
- Evidence of completion of regional or local audit projects
Teaching
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching staff, students and other health professionals
Desirable
- Teaching Qualification (STIF trainer, RCP Educator)
- Educational supervisor certificate
Research
Essential
- An understanding of general principles, scientific method and interpretation of research literature
Desirable
- Evidence of personal research projects resulting in presentation
- Publication of research in peer-reviewed journals
Motivation
Essential
- Punctuality, reliability and enthusiasm
- Initiative and able to demonstrate delivery of projects
- Respect for health care delivery to marginalised groups
- Ability to be flexible, quality driven and innovative
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate attributes specific to this post
Personal skills
Essential
- Effective communicator
- Leadership qualities
- Professional attitude towards work and responsibility
- Able to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to establish good professional relationships with other specialties to develop local pathways
Desirable
- Critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Good presentation skills
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).
