Job summary
This fixed term Trust Grade post is a career opportunity to gain and consolidate experience in the management of acute STI's, contraception and a range of sexual health presentations. The role will be fully supported clinically by the Consultants, senior specialty doctors and nursing team.
This post will be based in the Florey clinic at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. The post will involve working within varying opening hours of the service (including some early morning and evening clinics).
Main duties of the job
Clinical Responsibilities
To work in outpatient clinics to manage Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) and sexual health presentations (as agreed within local operating procedures and in keeping with national guidelines).
The opportunity to work in the outpatient management of HIV infection (to a level agreed by the Consultants, and depending on previous clinical experience).
The opportunity to acquire training and experience in the provision of contraception.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Comply with the GMC Duties of a Doctor at all times.
To work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of sexual health medical care.
About us
Equality and Diversity
As an inclusive employer we work hard to ensure our entire staff community feels valued, engaged and appreciated. We understand and recognise the crucial value of diversity in our workforce and to be an organisation that represents the diversity of the communities we serve. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are embedded into our way of life - our strategies, policies and our expected Behaviours Framework which clearly set out the standards we expect in terms of everyone's responsibility in an inclusive culture here at the Trust.
Colleagues at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust are amongst the most engaged of any NHS Acute Trust in England and over recent years we have made huge strides forward in further developing career progression and opportunity across our workforce. In addition to a range of corporate priorities and actions, we have a range of forums and networks to connect our staff and drive forward an even better experience at work - these include BME Networks; LGBT+ forums a Staff Disability Network and a Staff Carers Network
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in outpatient clinics to manage Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and sexual health presentations (as agreed within local operating procedures and in keeping with national guidelines).
The opportunity to work in the outpatient management of HIV infection (to a level agreed by the Consultants, and depending on previous clinical experience).
The opportunity to acquire training and experience in the provision of contraception.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Comply with the GMC Duties of a Doctor at all times.
To work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of sexual health medical care.
Active participation in bi-monthly departmental clinical governance meetings. Accurate and up-to-date clinical coding Attendance and participation at weekly departmental teaching sessions and meetings. Opportunity to participate in audits and quality improvement projects within the department.
Please see detailed job spec attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in outpatient clinics to manage Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and sexual health presentations (as agreed within local operating procedures and in keeping with national guidelines).
The opportunity to work in the outpatient management of HIV infection (to a level agreed by the Consultants, and depending on previous clinical experience).
The opportunity to acquire training and experience in the provision of contraception.
Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
Comply with the GMC Duties of a Doctor at all times.
To work cohesively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of sexual health medical care.
Active participation in bi-monthly departmental clinical governance meetings. Accurate and up-to-date clinical coding Attendance and participation at weekly departmental teaching sessions and meetings. Opportunity to participate in audits and quality improvement projects within the department.
Please see detailed job spec attached.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
- Minimum 2 years' whole time or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience at time of starting post
- Minimum of 4 months experience in one of the following specialties: Sexual health, Infectious disease, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or General Practice/Primary care
- Record of annual appraisals and 5 yearly revalidation
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Respect diversity and is non-judgemental towards sexual orientations and gender identities in patients and team members
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional awareness
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each team member's unique role
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
Desirable
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
- Demonstrates additional commitment and interest in Sexual health through educational and clinical activities
- Contribution to improving patients' experience
IT Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills, experience of using patient databases.
Desirable
- Demonstrates additional commitment and interest in Sexual health through educational and clinical activities
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to students and other healthcare professionals
- Contribution to improving patients' experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with a license to practice
- Minimum 2 years' whole time or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience at time of starting post
- Minimum of 4 months experience in one of the following specialties: Sexual health, Infectious disease, Obstetrics and Gynaecology or General Practice/Primary care
- Record of annual appraisals and 5 yearly revalidation
- Ability to work within clinical governance guidelines
- See patients as individuals and involve them in decisions about their care
- Respect diversity and is non-judgemental towards sexual orientations and gender identities in patients and team members
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligence in both written and spoken English
- Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional awareness
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team, understanding each team member's unique role
- Able to abide by the Trust CARE Values; Compassionate, Aspirational, Respectful and Excellence
Desirable
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to trainees
- Demonstrates additional commitment and interest in Sexual health through educational and clinical activities
- Contribution to improving patients' experience
IT Skills
Essential
- Good IT skills, experience of using patient databases.
Desirable
- Demonstrates additional commitment and interest in Sexual health through educational and clinical activities
- Evidence of providing good teaching and supervision to students and other healthcare professionals
- Contribution to improving patients' experience
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).
