Job summary
This permanent full time specialty doctor post is based across three sites of Sexual Health Hounslow at Twickenham House at West Middlesex University Hospital, Heart of Hounslow and Feltham Centre for Health.
We are aiming to attract a doctor who has extensive working knowledge of the NHS with a minimum of 2-year experience in Sexual Health and provision of contraception and HIV Medicine. There is no on call component associated with this post.
The Sexual Health and HIV services managed by Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust (CWFT) comprise one of the busiest centres in Europe. Specialist Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) services include the Complex PrEP Clinics, Male and Female Chronic Problem Clinics, Genital Dermatology Clinics, High Resolution Anoscopy services, and services for individuals with learning difficulties/disabilities, commercial sex workers, and the trans population. In addition we run daily contraception clinics, including provision of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) as well as Complex LARC. The Directorate also has a thriving research unit and is involved in major national and international GUM and HIV clinical research trials.
Main duties of the job
- Provide, develop and monitor clinical sessions to best meet the needs of the patients.
- Accept responsibility for the maintenance and development of his / her own clinical skills / knowledge.
- Treat all patients in a sensitive non-judgmental manner.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with national and local policies.
- Participate in clinical audit, supporting the clinical lead consultant in ensuring that the practice of medical colleagues reflects current research findings, and is in line with Trust procedures and is appropriate for each individual client for whom care is provided.
- Ensure that service standards and protocols are kept up-to-date, working with team colleagues to facilitate in-house training / updating programmes as required.
- Work flexibly across a variety of clinical settings.
- Participate in the provision of expert clinical advice and professional leadership as part of the Sexual Health and HIV Service Team.
- Uphold the values and vision of the Sexual Health and HIV Service.
- Attend service meetings as required and participate in the strategic development of the service.
- Work with Clinic manager and consultants to develop the skills of all members of the sexual health and HIV team in order to optimise the efficient use of the team and its members for the benefit of patients.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Maintain clinical practice to a high standard by attending continuing education programmes as appropriate.
Participate in the induction and mentoring of new members of staff.
Fulfil the requirements for appraisal as set out in the Department of Health Guidelines.
Participate in the service appraisal and clinical supervision programme.
Actively disseminate professional and clinical knowledge to colleagues.
Participate in the Sexual Health Service education programme.
To provide leadership in the team and to develop closer links with GP consortia, social services, and other relevant bodies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Maintain clinical practice to a high standard by attending continuing education programmes as appropriate.
Participate in the induction and mentoring of new members of staff.
Fulfil the requirements for appraisal as set out in the Department of Health Guidelines.
Participate in the service appraisal and clinical supervision programme.
Actively disseminate professional and clinical knowledge to colleagues.
Participate in the Sexual Health Service education programme.
To provide leadership in the team and to develop closer links with GP consortia, social services, and other relevant bodies.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant medical degree
- Full Registration with the GMC
- MRCP
- DFSRH
- LOC SDI
- LOC IUD
Experience
Essential
- Considerable years of full-time Foundation training (or its equivalent).
- Two year + Postgraduate Experience in GUM
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Resuscitation training
- Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities. Willingness to learn and use Hospital Information Support System (HISS)
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with patients and all staff appropriately
- Evidence of enthusiasm
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety, with behaviour which reinforces these values
- Interested in HIV/GUM
- Know when to ask for help
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and make effective decisions
- Excellent team player
- Demonstrate clear understanding of importance of Confidentiality
- Involvement/interest in relevant research
- Ability to organise own learning time
- Clear reasons for applying for the post considering career plan
- Demonstrable use of initiative
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Putting patients first
- Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff
- Open, welcoming and honest
- Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity
- Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant medical degree
- Full Registration with the GMC
- MRCP
- DFSRH
- LOC SDI
- LOC IUD
Experience
Essential
- Considerable years of full-time Foundation training (or its equivalent).
- Two year + Postgraduate Experience in GUM
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Resuscitation training
- Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities. Willingness to learn and use Hospital Information Support System (HISS)
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with patients and all staff appropriately
- Evidence of enthusiasm
Personal qualities
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values of respect, kindness, excellence and safety, with behaviour which reinforces these values
- Interested in HIV/GUM
- Know when to ask for help
- Ability to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and make effective decisions
- Excellent team player
- Demonstrate clear understanding of importance of Confidentiality
- Involvement/interest in relevant research
- Ability to organise own learning time
- Clear reasons for applying for the post considering career plan
- Demonstrable use of initiative
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Middlesex University Hospital, Heart of Hounslow and Feltham Centre for Health
Hounslow
TW7 6AF
Employer's website
https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)