Job summary
These are three full-time clinical fellow posts working in the sexual health department at the Homerton Hospital. One of the posts job also involves rotating through the acute care unit managing acute admissions in blocks of 5 weeks.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for clinical care of outpatients attending the This involves the equivalent of 9 GU clinics and 1 CPD session per week. In GU clinics, care will involve obtaining medical and sexual histories, clinical examination, investigations, treatment and health education. The post holder will also be expected to take responsibility for the management of patients presenting for post and pre- exposure prophylaxis for HIV.
Each 5 week block working on the acute care unit will involve the management of acute admissions, working a shift system. This part of the role is well supported by a Consultant led team.
About us
The sexual health service is delivered across four sites in City and Hackney. The main hub is at the Clifden Centre which operates as a walk-in clinic for sexual health and contraception as well as delivering HIV care. The post-holder will also rotate around the satellite sites at the Ivy Clinic, St Leonard's Hospital, 80 Leadenhall Street in the City, and John Scott Health Centre. The post is well supported by a senior medical team, with advice and support available in all working hours. The multi-disciplinary team includes nurses and health advisers, with who the post-holder will work closely in delivering high quality, holistic care.
The post involves working evening clinics during the week on an approximately 1 in 6 basis and Saturdays as 1 in 8. Time off in lieu is given during the working week.
The post involving working in acute admissions attracts out of hours supplementary pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will see and manage a wide rage of sexual and reproductive health presentations with senior support. These will include managing complex cases such as PID, genital ulceration, recognition of potential acute HIV as well as HIV PEP and PrEP. They will be expected to have an understanding of the principles of STI epidemiology and risk reduction, and the ability to work with vulnerable people with good understanding of safeguarding. They will deliver this care working with the multi-disciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will see and manage a wide rage of sexual and reproductive health presentations with senior support. These will include managing complex cases such as PID, genital ulceration, recognition of potential acute HIV as well as HIV PEP and PrEP. They will be expected to have an understanding of the principles of STI epidemiology and risk reduction, and the ability to work with vulnerable people with good understanding of safeguarding. They will deliver this care working with the multi-disciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualification / training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FY2 competencies or equivalent
- On GMC register
Desirable
- Sexual health qualification e.g. STIF
- DFSRH
Previous experience
Essential
- One year as FY2 or ST1
- 6 months' experience in medicine specialty or Emergency medicine
- Experience of quality improvement
Desirable
- Previous experience in HIV/GUM
- Having undertaken a quality improvement project
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding concerns
- Ability to work independently to devise appropriate clinical management plans
- Proficiency in relevant IT applications
Desirable
- Undergraduate teaching skills
Person Specification
Qualification / training
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FY2 competencies or equivalent
- On GMC register
Desirable
- Sexual health qualification e.g. STIF
- DFSRH
Previous experience
Essential
- One year as FY2 or ST1
- 6 months' experience in medicine specialty or Emergency medicine
- Experience of quality improvement
Desirable
- Previous experience in HIV/GUM
- Having undertaken a quality improvement project
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Communication skills with patients and colleagues
- Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding concerns
- Ability to work independently to devise appropriate clinical management plans
- Proficiency in relevant IT applications
Desirable
- Undergraduate 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).
