Spectrum Community Health CIC

Associate Specialist

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Job summary

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health to join Spectrum Community Health CIC in Wigan and Leigh, the post is for 10 sessions (Full time/part time/job share will be considered), split across clinical sessions, clinical administration, and CPD. We have an innovative approach to clinical provision with a strong digital strategy which contributes to the flexibility of patient care, but also work/life balance. You will be part of a wider sexual health team within Spectrum, which includes peer engagement from our Specialty Doctors in Barnsley and Wakefield.

Main duties of the job

This post is primarily based at our central Wigan Clinic.

The post holder will provide an outpatient model of sexual health care, including contraception as well as STI management. The post holder will work within the medical team and contribute to the development and maintenance of high-quality clinical environment and provide medical input into service delivery, supporting medical, nursing, and administrative colleagues.

The successful candidate will possess a recognised Medical degree, and appropriate subsequent experience and/or training.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

  • Access to NHS Pension
  • Annual leave on your Birthday
  • Cost of living payment of £600 pa (pro rata)- payable till 31/03/2023
  • Welcome payment for some posts
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Flexible Working
  • Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
  • Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

847-21-LS-777-D

Job locations

Leigh Health Center

Entrance C, The Avenue

Leigh

WN1 1HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree MB ChB
  • Full registration with GMC
  • DipGUM or equivalent
  • DipFSRH or equivalent
  • Loc IUD
  • Loc SDI

Desirable

  • STIF accredited assessor (or willing to work towards)
  • FSRH registered trainer (or willing to work towards)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a fully integrated sexual health service delivering care across both specialties
  • Ability to manage a Level 3 integrated sexual health clinic independently and trouble shoot issues that arise.
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical judgement and decision making
  • Good understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes
  • Experience of personally undertaking audit and providing supervision for audit projects undertaken by others
  • Good understanding of evidence-based medicine and principles of research
  • Comprehensive understanding of the needs of young people in relation to Sexual Health and specifically relating to safeguarding and Fraser Competence
  • Competent in basic life support

Desirable

  • Recent experience in the specialty
  • Experience in allied specialties eg. Gynaecology, general practice, dermatology
  • Familiarity with Systm1 computer system
  • Experience in delivery of care to people living with HI
  • Experience with genital skin complaints
  • Audit or published articles
  • Experience of working with young people
  • Evidence of resent participation in research
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree MB ChB
  • Full registration with GMC
  • DipGUM or equivalent
  • DipFSRH or equivalent
  • Loc IUD
  • Loc SDI

Desirable

  • STIF accredited assessor (or willing to work towards)
  • FSRH registered trainer (or willing to work towards)

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience of working in a fully integrated sexual health service delivering care across both specialties
  • Ability to manage a Level 3 integrated sexual health clinic independently and trouble shoot issues that arise.
  • Capacity to apply sound clinical judgement and decision making
  • Good understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes
  • Experience of personally undertaking audit and providing supervision for audit projects undertaken by others
  • Good understanding of evidence-based medicine and principles of research
  • Comprehensive understanding of the needs of young people in relation to Sexual Health and specifically relating to safeguarding and Fraser Competence
  • Competent in basic life support

Desirable

  • Recent experience in the specialty
  • Experience in allied specialties eg. Gynaecology, general practice, dermatology
  • Familiarity with Systm1 computer system
  • Experience in delivery of care to people living with HI
  • Experience with genital skin complaints
  • Audit or published articles
  • Experience of working with young people
  • Evidence of resent participation 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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Leigh Health Center

Entrance C, The Avenue

Leigh

WN1 1HR


Employer's website

https://spectrumhealth.org.uk/opportunities/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

Leigh Health Center

Entrance C, The Avenue

Leigh

WN1 1HR


Employer's website

https://spectrumhealth.org.uk/opportunities/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Service

Belinda Loftus

belinda.loftus@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

07 October 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

847-21-LS-777-D

Job locations

Leigh Health Center

Entrance C, The Avenue

Leigh

WN1 1HR


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