Job summary
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver integrated sexual health care?If your answer to the question above is yes, then this could be the perfect role for you! Here at Bucks Healthcare NHS Trust, we are looking for aSpecialty Doctor to join our highly experienced Integrated Sexual Health service.This exciting and rewarding role will be offered as a permanent position, on a part-time basis of PAs. There are up to 4 PAs available and whichcould be shared between suitable applicants. The post holder will be working at Amersham hospital and Brookside clinic.
Please note that interviews will be held face to face at Brookside Clinic, Aylesbury on 29th January 2025.All applicants MUST hold a Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice in the UK
Main duties of the job
Throughout the role, you will work flexibly, independently and as part of the existing experienced integrated contraception and sexual health multidisciplinary team, providing integrated contraception and sexual GUM level 3 services in Buckinghamshire. You will provide medical support and advice to nurse-led clinics, and will be able to develop your skills in line with the changing needs of the service and your interests.There are plenty of training opportunities available, as you will take part in audit, research and training as appropriate, and you will participate inthe teaching of medical students and other health professionals. There is weekly protected departmental teaching time for clinical staff.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL Participate fully in the clinic rota for screening, diagnosis and treatment of outpatients presenting with STIs and other sexual healthconditions and provision of all methods of contraception. Provide clinical advice and support to multidisciplinary team working in ISH clinics. Review complex cases requiring senior input. To be competent in the management of under 18-year-olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacityassessments. A suitably experienced candidate would also be able to participate in some of the other clinical sessions including genital dermatosesand other complex GUM presentations and patients attending for subdermal implants and intrauterine devices. Participate in the administrative tasks of the department, such as writing GP letters, completing the phone in lists and statutory codingand surveillance.TEACHING & TRAINING Contribute to training and development of the existing workforce to facilitate integration of contraceptive and sexual health services Contribute to the teaching and training of clinical staff at weekly educational meetings Provide training and support for medical students and GP registrars Ensure mandatory training is up to date as per trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL Participate fully in the clinic rota for screening, diagnosis and treatment of outpatients presenting with STIs and other sexual healthconditions and provision of all methods of contraception. Provide clinical advice and support to multidisciplinary team working in ISH clinics. Review complex cases requiring senior input. To be competent in the management of under 18-year-olds and vulnerable adults working within Fraser Guidelines and mental capacityassessments. A suitably experienced candidate would also be able to participate in some of the other clinical sessions including genital dermatosesand other complex GUM presentations and patients attending for subdermal implants and intrauterine devices. Participate in the administrative tasks of the department, such as writing GP letters, completing the phone in lists and statutory codingand surveillance.TEACHING & TRAINING Contribute to training and development of the existing workforce to facilitate integration of contraceptive and sexual health services Contribute to the teaching and training of clinical staff at weekly educational meetings Provide training and support for medical students and GP registrars Ensure mandatory training is up to date as per trust policy.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with Licence to Practice in the UK
- MB BS
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques
- Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Implants
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Sexual Health Care
- Experience in providing contraception support and advice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of sexual health issues in male and female patients and take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients where appropriate.
- Ability to problem solve and identify a solution(s) using combination literature, personal experience and information gained from peers
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team during an integrated level 3 Sexual Health clinical session.
Desirable
- Training in and practical experience of safeguarding
- Aware of issues around providing care for men and women aged under 16
- Aware of issues around providing care for women with unplanned pregnancy
Clinical governance and Audit
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance
- Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in organising audit cycles
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC with Licence to Practice in the UK
- MB BS
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques
- Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Implants
Experience
Essential
- Experience in Sexual Health Care
- Experience in providing contraception support and advice
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of sexual health issues in male and female patients and take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients where appropriate.
- Ability to problem solve and identify a solution(s) using combination literature, personal experience and information gained from peers
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team during an integrated level 3 Sexual Health clinical session.
Desirable
- Training in and practical experience of safeguarding
- Aware of issues around providing care for men and women aged under 16
- Aware of issues around providing care for women with unplanned pregnancy
Clinical governance and Audit
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Clinical Governance
- Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in organising audit cycles
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).
