Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for anenthusiastic and adaptableSpecialist Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Healthto join ourcaring and progressive team in Margate.
We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
This is a new full-time substantive post for a Specialist Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health. You will be based at our new purpose-built sexual health clinic opening this year in Margate, and will be expected to provide advice and virtual support to sexual health staff in east Kent, and to work in our sexual health hub clinic in Canterbury one day a week.
You'll join an enthusiastic team providing integrated sexual health services including GUM, HIV, SRH and psychosexual therapy services to the population of east Kent and Medway.
You'll provide sound clinical judgement and leadership to support our team to safely deliver patient-centred care, and consistently monitor quality and progress in a challenging but rewarding environment.
We are a consultant-led team of sexual health clinicians which offers high-quality, confidential sexual health services. We provide integrated sexual health clinics across East Kent (including Swale) and Medway including screening and treatment for sexual transmitted infections; contraception including long acting reversible contraception; outpatient HIV treatment and care services; young people's services and sexual health promotion.
We support pharmacies that are providing free emergency hormonal contraception to under 30-year olds in Kent and Medway and the delivery of the National Chlamydia Screening Programme in Medway which provides opportunistic screening to under 25 years old.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 1st September 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 1st September 2023.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (MFSRH)
- Faculty Registered Trainer (FRT) or meets eligibility criteria to become one
- DFSRH and Letters of Competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques
Desirable
- STIF Intermediate and / or STIF Advanced Competency
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- Formal qualification in ultrasound scanning,either from the FSRH or RCOG
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years work as a doctor since obtaining primary medical qualification.
- Minimum of 6 years' experience working as a doctor in sexual health.
- Experience of working in GUM or integrated sexual health service
Desirable
- Experience of Public Health activities
- Experience with outreach teams and working with vulnerable groups and hard-to-reach populations
- Experience with Young Peoples Services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health
- Provision of STI care to a high standard
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Highly developed facilitation skills
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings required as part of the job role
Desirable
- Competency in ultrasound scanning
- Experience in removal of difficult / deep implants, or willingness to learn and provide this service
- Skills in medical gynaecology and menopause care
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
- Willingness to lead on SRH training within east Kent
Desirable
- Qualified Clinical and Educational Supervisor
- Experience of teaching on STIF course
- Experience of teaching for DFSRH
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Capacity to handle conflict and remain calm under pressure
- A flexible approach to working arrangements in different surrounding, including remote access, significant travel across the County and occasional travel to other UK cities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates an awareness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change and inspire and develop forward thinking.
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Innovative, willingness to meet new challenges and to pioneer new ways of working.
- Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict.
- Able to manage own time effectively
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publication of peer-reviewed papers
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (MFSRH)
- Faculty Registered Trainer (FRT) or meets eligibility criteria to become one
- DFSRH and Letters of Competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques
Desirable
- STIF Intermediate and / or STIF Advanced Competency
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- Formal qualification in ultrasound scanning,either from the FSRH or RCOG
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years work as a doctor since obtaining primary medical qualification.
- Minimum of 6 years' experience working as a doctor in sexual health.
- Experience of working in GUM or integrated sexual health service
Desirable
- Experience of Public Health activities
- Experience with outreach teams and working with vulnerable groups and hard-to-reach populations
- Experience with Young Peoples Services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health
- Provision of STI care to a high standard
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Highly developed facilitation skills
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings required as part of the job role
Desirable
- Competency in ultrasound scanning
- Experience in removal of difficult / deep implants, or willingness to learn and provide this service
- Skills in medical gynaecology and menopause care
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
- Willingness to lead on SRH training within east Kent
Desirable
- Qualified Clinical and Educational Supervisor
- Experience of teaching on STIF course
- Experience of teaching for DFSRH
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Capacity to handle conflict and remain calm under pressure
- A flexible approach to working arrangements in different surrounding, including remote access, significant travel across the County and occasional travel to other UK cities.
- Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the job.
- Demonstrates an awareness to fully engage in appraisal.
- Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback
- Meets professional health requirements in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice
Ability to manage
Essential
- Ability to manage and lead change and inspire and develop forward thinking.
- Ability to motivate and organise others to ensure best practice.
- Innovative, willingness to meet new challenges and to pioneer new ways of working.
- Ability to make decisions and deal with conflict.
- Able to manage own time effectively
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publication of peer-reviewed papers
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).
