Job summary
This is an NHS Locum Post to cover the Specialty Registrar rotation. The appointment will be for up to twelve months full-time (1WTE / 10 PA) at Core or Specialty Trainee level for the Liverpool Centre for Sexual Health, Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and should have a minimum of 2 years post-graduate experience at Foundation Level or equivalent level. This post is approximately 60% clinical and 40% research time.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will undertake sexual health outpatient clinics at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Sessions may be worked flexibly according to service need. Duties will include provision of sexual health services. Opportunities for training in specialist areas are available if necessary. There is no on call commitment.
Candidates who hold MRCP will have the opportunity to undertake HIV clinics with indirect supervision once trained. Those without MRCP will have the opportunity to attend HIV clinics.
To act as sub-investigator and provide medical cover as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.
Engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of research studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover.
The post holder will work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.
Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities and the R&D department at relevant Trust.
Engage in all aspect of the overall business of the R&D department ensuring delivery of the Trust's vision for research at relevant Trust.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will undertake outpatient clinics at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Sessions may be worked flexibly according to service need. Duties will include provision of sexual health services. Opportunities for training in specialist areas are available if necessary. There is no on call commitment.
Candidates who hold MRCP who are pursuing a career in Genitourinary Medicine will have the opportunity to undertake HIV clinics with indirect supervision once trained. Those without MRCP will have the opportunity to attend HIV clinics.
Experience in Sexual Health is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
The appointee will participate in Clinical Governance, Clinical Audit, CME and meet the annual CPD requirements of the appropriate Royal College. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The postholder will be required to follow the policies and practices laid down within the Trust/ department.
The postholder will undertake annual appraisal and ensure they meet the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of physicians, and to meet requirements for revalidation.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with its Risk management and Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines, and information Governance policies.
All staff are personally responsible for record keeping. A record is anything that contains information and any medium e.g. paper, tapes, computer information etc which have been created or gathered as a result of NHS activity. All individuals within the trust are responsible for any records they create. Records must be retained in accordance with the records management policy and stored in a manner that allows them to be easily located in the event of a Freedom of Information request.
The postholder must ensure complete and accurate data is collected to the highest standard at all times. Data collection should be supported by adequate documentation and processes should be reviewed regularly. All staff should ensure that processes conform to national standards and are fit for purpose. All staff should comply with Information Quality Policy.
The postholder will have office space with IT facilities and secretarial support. All staff are expected to have or to gain a minimum of basic IT skills to enable them to use the Trust IT systems to support Trust services and needs.
Staff should be familiar with relevant IT systems, security policies and procedures.
Dr Emily Clarke (research lead) with mentor this post but the appointee will also be supported by other consultant and junior medical and non-consultant grade doctors as well as nurse practitioners as appropriate.
Principle Duties of the Post - Research
To act as sub-investigator and provide medical cover as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.
Engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of research studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover.
The post holder will work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.
Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities and the R&D department at relevant Trust.
Engage in all aspect of the overall business of the R&D department ensuring delivery of the Trusts vision for research at relevant Trust.
- Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise.
- Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust, in particular the Research Nurse, Nursing and Medical teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies.
- Help with the set-up of clinical research studies, as lead or as a member of the research team.
- Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted.
- Provide, when required, medical cover for studies and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies.
- Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions.
- Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager.
- Where appropriate take responsibility for overseeing the management of administration of study drugs for designated studies to healthy volunteers/patients according to local standard operating procedures.
- Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff, including planning and provision of seminars and lectures.
- Maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required.
- Assist PIs in assessing and reporting adverse events in accordance with the protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in research meetings and internal seminars
- Take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the PI/R&D Director.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000
- Ensure and maintain compliance with COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the Laboratory.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with relevant Trust policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will undertake outpatient clinics at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. Sessions may be worked flexibly according to service need. Duties will include provision of sexual health services. Opportunities for training in specialist areas are available if necessary. There is no on call commitment.
Candidates who hold MRCP who are pursuing a career in Genitourinary Medicine will have the opportunity to undertake HIV clinics with indirect supervision once trained. Those without MRCP will have the opportunity to attend HIV clinics.
Experience in Sexual Health is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
The appointee will participate in Clinical Governance, Clinical Audit, CME and meet the annual CPD requirements of the appropriate Royal College. The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of Physicians and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
The postholder will be required to follow the policies and practices laid down within the Trust/ department.
The postholder will undertake annual appraisal and ensure they meet the requirements for continuing professional development as laid down by the Royal College of physicians, and to meet requirements for revalidation.
All medical and dental staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with its Risk management and Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines, and information Governance policies.
All staff are personally responsible for record keeping. A record is anything that contains information and any medium e.g. paper, tapes, computer information etc which have been created or gathered as a result of NHS activity. All individuals within the trust are responsible for any records they create. Records must be retained in accordance with the records management policy and stored in a manner that allows them to be easily located in the event of a Freedom of Information request.
The postholder must ensure complete and accurate data is collected to the highest standard at all times. Data collection should be supported by adequate documentation and processes should be reviewed regularly. All staff should ensure that processes conform to national standards and are fit for purpose. All staff should comply with Information Quality Policy.
The postholder will have office space with IT facilities and secretarial support. All staff are expected to have or to gain a minimum of basic IT skills to enable them to use the Trust IT systems to support Trust services and needs.
Staff should be familiar with relevant IT systems, security policies and procedures.
Dr Emily Clarke (research lead) with mentor this post but the appointee will also be supported by other consultant and junior medical and non-consultant grade doctors as well as nurse practitioners as appropriate.
Principle Duties of the Post - Research
To act as sub-investigator and provide medical cover as part of a multidisciplinary team for commercial and non-commercial clinical research studies, delivering those studies safely, on time and to target, complying with the regulatory requirements.
Engage as appropriate with all aspects of the development and conduct of research studies, including the submission and maintenance of regulatory documents, the recruitment of subjects and providing medical cover.
The post holder will work to ensure that all studies are conducted to Good Clinical Practice.
Maintain accurate records (paper and electronic) as required by regulatory authorities and the R&D department at relevant Trust.
Engage in all aspect of the overall business of the R&D department ensuring delivery of the Trusts vision for research at relevant Trust.
- Support a range of clinical research studies within their clinical expertise.
- Build excellent relationships and work with individuals and departments across the Trust, in particular the Research Nurse, Nursing and Medical teams to aid the smooth set-up and running of clinical research studies.
- Help with the set-up of clinical research studies, as lead or as a member of the research team.
- Be responsible for specific study-related medical decisions within their expertise, and, where appropriate, in consultation with the Study Principal Investigators for the studies conducted.
- Provide, when required, medical cover for studies and in partnership with the principal investigators and staff, initiate definitive strategies to anticipate and expertly manage medical safety issues, including emergencies.
- Interact and collaborate with Study Teams personnel responsible for creating study protocols and related documents, including Local Research Ethics Committee documentation and R&D submissions.
- Assist with the writing, and review, of appropriate Standard Operating Procedures in association with the R&D Quality Assurance Manager.
- Where appropriate take responsibility for overseeing the management of administration of study drugs for designated studies to healthy volunteers/patients according to local standard operating procedures.
- Assist in the training and development of medical and nursing staff, including planning and provision of seminars and lectures.
- Maintain accurate and accessible research records and provide formal reports where required.
- Assist PIs in assessing and reporting adverse events in accordance with the protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in research meetings and internal seminars
- Take part in or conduct any other duties as may be deemed reasonable by the PI/R&D Director.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act 2000
- Ensure and maintain compliance with COSHH Health and Safety Guidelines within the Laboratory.
- Ensure and maintain compliance with relevant Trust policies.
Person Specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent patient communication.
- Effective teaching.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibilities and supervise staff.
- Ability to undertake robust audit within team structure.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams.
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- At least 2 years post graduation experience (completion of Foundation Year 2 training or equivalent)
Desirable
- Management of Sexually transmitted infections
- Management of HIV / AIDS
- Contraception, Sexual and reproductive Health
- Clinical experience in other aspects of women's sexual health i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual counselling, etc.
- Knowledge and principles of resource and budget management.
- Understanding importance of clinician in management.
- Awareness of core values of NHS in its modern structure.
Education & Research
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification registrable in UK.
- Full registration with GMC
- Application/acknowledgement of evidence based practice
Desirable
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Research experience
Person Specification
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
- Excellent patient communication.
- Effective teaching.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibilities and supervise staff.
- Ability to undertake robust audit within team structure.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams.
Knowledge & Training
Essential
- At least 2 years post graduation experience (completion of Foundation Year 2 training or equivalent)
Desirable
- Management of Sexually transmitted infections
- Management of HIV / AIDS
- Contraception, Sexual and reproductive Health
- Clinical experience in other aspects of women's sexual health i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual counselling, etc.
- Knowledge and principles of resource and budget management.
- Understanding importance of clinician in management.
- Awareness of core values of NHS in its modern structure.
Education & Research
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification registrable in UK.
- Full registration with GMC
- Application/acknowledgement of evidence based practice
Desirable
- MRCP or Equivalent
- Research 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.
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).
