Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated consultant in Integrated Sexual Health to join our dynamic multidisciplinary Sexual Health and HIV team based at Sir Ludwig Guttmann (SLG) Health and Wellbeing Centre, Stratford, London, Barts Health NHS Trust. SLG is a Level 3 service for both GU medicine and SRH. It is one of two Centres of Excellence in East London (the other is in Whitechapel) with a number of associated satellites across the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest.The advertised post is for 7 PAs as parental leave cover for one of our substantive consultants in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV and sits under the Division of Specialist Medicine at Barts Health NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Clinical responsibilities include clinical leadership for the female referral sexual health clinic at SLG and leading the Antenatal HIV service for Newham and Whipps Cross hospitals. The post holder will and will also participate in the senior doctor rota and provide general integrated Sexual Health clinics. There is no on-call responsibility, but there is evening and Saturday clinical work (5 Saturdays per year - 2 in Stratford and 3 in Whitechapel).The department is part of the North East London Clinical Services Network thus providing excellent opportunities to engage in clinical leadership, teaching and research.You should have your CCT or CESR in Genitourinary Medicine or CCT in another specialty with clear proven interest and equivalent skills and experience; or be eligible for inclusion within 6 months of the interview date.
For more information please don't hesitate to contact the Sexual Health Clinical lead, Dr Andy Williams on ajwilliams@nhs.net
About us
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.Please view the attachment below.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of application (via CCT or CESR)
- MRCP
- DipGUM
- DFSRH
Desirable
- DipHIV
- Other higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD)
- Management qualification
- GCP
- Accredited trainer e.g. LocMED
- Letter of competence in subdermal & intra uterine techniques
- Teaching qualification (e.g. teaching the teachers)
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a integrated sexual health service
- Experience of safeguarding adults and children procedures and management
- Experience of providing services to young people including under 16s.
- Experience of management/leadership
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-ethnic & multicultural communities.
- Experience in service development
- Experience in successfully leading and managing a service
- Experience of conducting research in the field of sexual health/HIV
- Experience in managing genital dermatoses
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide level 3 STI management including genital dermatoses
Commitment to Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Clinical governance: Understanding of the clinical governance process. Track record of engaging in clinical governance
- Evidence of leading quality improvement
- Experience leading the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Good teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of application (via CCT or CESR)
- MRCP
- DipGUM
- DFSRH
Desirable
- DipHIV
- Other higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD)
- Management qualification
- GCP
- Accredited trainer e.g. LocMED
- Letter of competence in subdermal & intra uterine techniques
- Teaching qualification (e.g. teaching the teachers)
Eligibility
Essential
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a integrated sexual health service
- Experience of safeguarding adults and children procedures and management
- Experience of providing services to young people including under 16s.
- Experience of management/leadership
- Experience in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level
Desirable
- Experience of working in multi-ethnic & multicultural communities.
- Experience in service development
- Experience in successfully leading and managing a service
- Experience of conducting research in the field of sexual health/HIV
- Experience in managing genital dermatoses
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide level 3 STI management including genital dermatoses
Commitment to Clinical Governance / Improving Quality of Patient Care
Essential
- Clinical governance: Understanding of the clinical governance process. Track record of engaging in clinical governance
- Evidence of leading quality improvement
- Experience leading the clinical audit process and an understanding of its aims.
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
Language Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Good organisational skills
- Good teaching skills
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).
