Job summary
This post is in Genitourinary Medicine based at 56 Dean Street, Soho, to start in August. The Junior Clinical Fellow will work alongside other members of staff to deliver first class care to individuals presenting with STIs, HIV and other conditions and symptoms associated with sex, to make appropriate onward referrals and to review and manage abnormal results from clinic attendees (with support from senior members of staff as appropriate).
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts and depending our service needs, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within five weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work a 40-hour week at 56 Dean Street. We also welcome candidates that wish to work less than full time. There will be opportunities for training in other specialist clinics within the department if the candidate so desires.
There is no on-call commitment attached to this post; however, the post-holder may be required to do evening clinics and Saturdays on a rotational basis (with time back in lieu).
You will be expected to work alongside other healthcare professionals and local managers to ensure the efficient running of services.
Successful applicants will be assigned a clinical supervisor. Although the post is not educationally approved, the post-holder will have access to the same departmental educational sessions as their counterparts in approved training programmes. The possession of MRCP is not an essential requirement of these appointments. Junior Clinical Fellows are encouraged to involve themselves in audit, research and/or quality improvement projects.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure, you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England.
We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
- We employ over 7,000 staff and 500 volunteers
- We treat someone in A&E every 90 seconds
- We deliver a baby every 50 minutes
- We operate on a patient every 16 minutes
- We do 50 imaging procedures each hour
- We serve a diverse population of 1.5 million from the beginning to the end of life
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assessment of individuals presenting with genitourinary symptoms suggestive a sexually transmitted infection
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Management of individuals presenting for pre- and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP and PEP)
- Management of individuals who require reproductive health services including emergency contraception
- Care for individuals living with HIV including management of abnormal blood results
Clinical
The post holder will work a 40-hour week at 56 Dean Street. We also welcome candidates that wish to work less than full time. There will be opportunities for training in other specialist clinics within the department if the candidate so desires.
On-Call
There is no on-call commitment attached to this post; however the post-holder may be required to do evening clinics and Saturdays on a rotational basis (with time back in lieu).
Relations with other Departments
You will be expected to work alongside professional colleagues and local managers to ensure the efficient running of services and with other clinical practitioners from multiple disciplines.
The Directorate of HIV/GUM and Dermatology works closely with a number of other departments including general medical specialties (e.g. dermatology, neurology), cancer services, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, gynaecology, children's services, maternity services, urology and ophthalmology. There is also liaison and joint research with the pathology departments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assessment of individuals presenting with genitourinary symptoms suggestive a sexually transmitted infection
- Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Management of individuals presenting for pre- and post exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEP and PEP)
- Management of individuals who require reproductive health services including emergency contraception
- Care for individuals living with HIV including management of abnormal blood results
Clinical
The post holder will work a 40-hour week at 56 Dean Street. We also welcome candidates that wish to work less than full time. There will be opportunities for training in other specialist clinics within the department if the candidate so desires.
On-Call
There is no on-call commitment attached to this post; however the post-holder may be required to do evening clinics and Saturdays on a rotational basis (with time back in lieu).
Relations with other Departments
You will be expected to work alongside professional colleagues and local managers to ensure the efficient running of services and with other clinical practitioners from multiple disciplines.
The Directorate of HIV/GUM and Dermatology works closely with a number of other departments including general medical specialties (e.g. dermatology, neurology), cancer services, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, gynaecology, children's services, maternity services, urology and ophthalmology. There is also liaison and joint research with the pathology departments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant medical degree
- Full Registration with the GMC at Time of application
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCOG
- DFRSH (DFFP)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in a Medical Specialty or Accident and Emergency
Desirable
- SHO experience in GUM or HIV medicine
- Interest and experience in family planning
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to do speculum examination
- Experience of teaching medical trainees and other professionals
- Involvement/interest in relevant research
- Experience of giving presentations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant medical degree
- Full Registration with the GMC at Time of application
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCOG
- DFRSH (DFFP)
Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience in a Medical Specialty or Accident and Emergency
Desirable
- SHO experience in GUM or HIV medicine
- Interest and experience in family planning
- Experience of audit and clinical governance
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Ability to do speculum examination
- Experience of teaching medical trainees and other professionals
- Involvement/interest in relevant research
- Experience of giving presentations
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).