Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, experienced Consultant in
Sexual Health and HIV to join our team in County Durham. Based at Darlington
Memorial Hospital, you will work alongside other Medical, Nursing and
Administrative staff.
The Sexual Health Service provides integrated
sexual health services throughout County Durham & Darlington delivered by a
multi-disciplinary team. The service is commissioned by two local authorities,
Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council. The level 3 hubs are
based at three hospital sites:
University Hospital of North Durham (UHND), Bishop Auckland Hospital
(BAH) and Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH). These level 3 services have open
access and provide expertise for complex sexually transmitted infections,
genital dermatoses and outpatient HIV treatment and care as well as screening.
There is dedicated HIV pharmacy support. Full contraception provision is
available in these clinics and the level 3 hubs also have a central role in
post exposure prophylaxis to blood borne viruses and providing PrEP to eligible
patients. There are level 10 spokes at various locations in County Durham which
are part of the integrated service.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of high quality, comprehensive sexual health
services which will include HIV outpatient treatment and care, adopting up to
date national guidelines.
Provide leadership at DMH and act as a source of advice both
within and outside the Trust.
Provide supervision, teaching and training to clinical
staff, students and external partners.
Develop good working relationships with other disciplines eg
microbiology and public health.
Engage with appraisal, job planning and revalidation
processes.
Engage with local and regional MDT arrangements.
Participate in local, regional and national audits.
Keep comprehensive electronic patient records.
Engage with and fulfil clinical governance requirements.
Provide data for local and national recording requirements.
Work with commissioners, care group managers, service users
and other stakeholders (eg pharmacies) to develop and improve the service.
Engage in the commissioning process, as appropriate.
Engage in research studies where appropriate. (National
Institute of Health Research Portfolio studies).
Contribute to the management team of the service.
Flexible working in line with the needs of the service.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is committed to increasing flexibility in
working hours and extended days may be considered to suit the needs of the
Candidate and Trust. As we are responsive to service users needs, clinic times
may change and some staff groups may be expected to work in the evenings and at
the weekend. Any offer of employment would be subject to you agreeing to work
flexibly.
The following provides scheduling details of the clinical
activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur
at regular times in the week. Agreement
should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical lead/clinical
director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the
Supporting Professional Activities.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the
appointee and their Clinical lead/clinical director within 3-6 months, and
approved by the Medical Director. The job plan will then be reviewed annually
in accordance with the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The service is committed to increasing flexibility in
working hours and extended days may be considered to suit the needs of the
Candidate and Trust. As we are responsive to service users needs, clinic times
may change and some staff groups may be expected to work in the evenings and at
the weekend. Any offer of employment would be subject to you agreeing to work
flexibly.
The following provides scheduling details of the clinical
activity and clinically related activity components of the job plan which occur
at regular times in the week. Agreement
should be reached between the appointee and their Clinical lead/clinical
director with regard to the scheduling of all other activities, including the
Supporting Professional Activities.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the
appointee and their Clinical lead/clinical director within 3-6 months, and
approved by the Medical Director. The job plan will then be reviewed annually
in accordance with the Trust policy on Consultant Job Planning.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
Desirable
- LOC in subdermal implants
- LOC in intrauterine techniques
- Certificate in Good clinical practice
- Diploma of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the service
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience and understanding of audit
- IT skills including SHHAPT codes
Desirable
- Ability to use an evidence base to support decision making
- Knowledge of national sexual health policy.
- A basic understanding of sexual health commissioning.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible team worker, including evenings
- Commitment to CME and CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in independently managing people with HIV in an outpatient setting and be able to prescribe antiretroviral therapy in line with national and local guidelines.
- Have experience in managing complex sexual health conditions.
- Have experience in managing people who have been sexually assaulted.
- Have experience in managing young people and thorough knowledge of safeguarding children and child sexual exploitation
- Experience of medical teaching and clinical supervision.
- Understands clinical governance
Desirable
- Competent in doing genital skin biopsies.
- Experience of research methodology.
- Interest in research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
Desirable
- LOC in subdermal implants
- LOC in intrauterine techniques
- Certificate in Good clinical practice
- Diploma of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical Skills able to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within the service
- Able to demonstrate evidence of NHS management skills i.e. ability to organize own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee/non-consultant
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
- Experience and understanding of audit
- IT skills including SHHAPT codes
Desirable
- Ability to use an evidence base to support decision making
- Knowledge of national sexual health policy.
- A basic understanding of sexual health commissioning.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Flexible team worker, including evenings
- Commitment to CME and CPD
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties
Desirable
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full and specialist registration with GMC (and Licence to Practice).
- Holder of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or should have attained or be within 6 months of attaining CCT in Specialty at time of interview.
Experience
Essential
- Have experience in independently managing people with HIV in an outpatient setting and be able to prescribe antiretroviral therapy in line with national and local guidelines.
- Have experience in managing complex sexual health conditions.
- Have experience in managing people who have been sexually assaulted.
- Have experience in managing young people and thorough knowledge of safeguarding children and child sexual exploitation
- Experience of medical teaching and clinical supervision.
- Understands clinical governance
Desirable
- Competent in doing genital skin biopsies.
- Experience of research methodology.
- Interest in research.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
