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 an enthusiastic and adaptable Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine/HIVto join our caring and progressive team in Chatham.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fully integrated sexual health service rated outstanding by the CQC. This is a full-time substantive post based in Medway at our dedicated clinic at 4 Clover Street in Chatham.
Main duties of the job
Our team delivers high-quality evidence-based care to people to support their sexual health needs.
You'll be part of an enthusiastic and passionate team dedicated to keeping people in Kent and Medway safe and well, now and in later life, by providing contraception, treatment for sexually-transmitted infections, and advice and support to maintain healthy relationships.
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.
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.
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
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 15th January.
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
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 15th January.
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
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCP or MRCOG or equivalent On the General Medical Council's Specialist Register by CCT in Genitourinary Medicine or a. Genitourinary Medicine Specialty Trainee who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview or b. SAS doctor actively working towards CESR who is expected to achieve it within 6 months by date of interview or c. European Community rights
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or similar DFSRH Letters of competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques Qualified clinical and educational supervisor Diploma in HIV
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad-based training experience and competence in Genitourinary Medicine and HIV.
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. Experience of setting up and evaluating new sexual health or outreach services Experience in sexual and reproductive health to DFRH level
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Holistic approach to patient management Ability to provide complex GUM and HIV outpatient care to a high standard 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
- Ability to provide contraception to DFSRH standard
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of teaching on STIF course Experience of teaching for DFSRH Experience of clinical supervision
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management Understanding and experience of clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of leading quality improvement work
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. Resilient, flexible, self-motivated Able to manage own time effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to make decisions. 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent Full GMC registration with a licence to practice MRCP or MRCOG or equivalent On the General Medical Council's Specialist Register by CCT in Genitourinary Medicine or a. Genitourinary Medicine Specialty Trainee who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview or b. SAS doctor actively working towards CESR who is expected to achieve it within 6 months by date of interview or c. European Community rights
Desirable
- Higher degree e.g. MD, PhD or similar DFSRH Letters of competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques Qualified clinical and educational supervisor Diploma in HIV
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of broad-based training experience and competence in Genitourinary Medicine and HIV.
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. Experience of setting up and evaluating new sexual health or outreach services Experience in sexual and reproductive health to DFRH level
Clinical Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Holistic approach to patient management Ability to provide complex GUM and HIV outpatient care to a high standard 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
- Ability to provide contraception to DFSRH standard
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of teaching on STIF course Experience of teaching for DFSRH Experience of clinical supervision
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management Understanding and experience of clinical governance
Desirable
- Evidence of leading quality improvement work
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. Resilient, flexible, self-motivated Able to manage own time effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to make decisions. 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
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).
