Job summary
We are delighted to offer a 1.0 WTE post as Specialist Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced clinician to join our busy and committed team. The role includes being a senior and expert decision maker, supporting colleagues in an integrated sexual health clinic. We are looking for someone passionate about teaching and training others for Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) qualifications, and a willingness to transition into the role of General Training Programme Director for the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare.
The appointed candidate is entitled to make a request for flexible working if they wish.
The post holder is required to demonstrate the generic capabilities for the Specialist Doctor grade, which are outline in full on NHS Employers website:The new specialist grade for SAS 2021 | NHS Employers
Main duties of the job
Integrated Sexual Health Clinics
Fitting and removing subdermal implants and intrauterine devices
Teaching and training are a key component of this role
The post holder is required to have a willingness to take on the role of General Training Programme Director (GTPD) for FSRH.
About us
Our Mission: Safe, compassionate, effective care provided to our communities with a transparent, open approach.
Our Values: The Trust has developed four core Values which form a framework for how we deliver services and relate to one another.
- Safe
- Personal
- Respectful
- Responsibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please see the attached Job Description.
Sexual Health Clinics: Act as a senior and expert decision maker in integrated sexual health clinics, managing the full range of presentations with the service specification of STI and contraception care. Fit and remove subdermal implants and intrauterine devices.
Teaching: Teaching and training are a key component of this role.
Leadership roles: The post holder is required to have a willingness to take on the role of General Training Programme Director (GTPD) for FSRH.
Mentorship: A Trust mentoring scheme is available to specialist doctors at Homerton.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please see the attached Job Description.
Sexual Health Clinics: Act as a senior and expert decision maker in integrated sexual health clinics, managing the full range of presentations with the service specification of STI and contraception care. Fit and remove subdermal implants and intrauterine devices.
Teaching: Teaching and training are a key component of this role.
Leadership roles: The post holder is required to have a willingness to take on the role of General Training Programme Director (GTPD) for FSRH.
Mentorship: A Trust mentoring scheme is available to specialist doctors at Homerton.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical registration
- Eligible for full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) and holding a licence to practice at the time of the appointment
- 12 years full-time postgraduate experience (or parttime equivalent) in clinical medicine
- 6 years full-time experience across sexual and reproductive health medicine
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Specialty Specific Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of working as a senior/expert decision maker in integrated sexual health and contraception clinics, serving diverse populations, and with social and psychological complexity
- Experience of managing cases of safeguarding children and adults
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (DFSRH)
- Letter of Competence in Subdermal Contraceptive Implant Techniques
- Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques
- STIF Advanced Competency, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- MFSRH
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Dip GUM, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching and training and taking on a leadership and strategic role as General Training Programme Director (GTPD) for FSRH
- Extensive experience of teaching in different settings, with individuals and groups.
- Ability to act as role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical colleagues
- Registered Trainer for FSRH (FRT)
Desirable
- 3 years post accreditation as FRT
- GMC accredited trainer status
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Ability to take prompt action when required to protect patient safety
- Applies basic human factors principles at individual, team and organisational level.
- Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects including audit, and service changes incorporating patient/user-feedback.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others undertaking QI projects and audit
- Experience of clinical research
- Experience of leading on service reconfiguration /redesign
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical registration
- Eligible for full registration with General Medical Council (GMC) and holding a licence to practice at the time of the appointment
- 12 years full-time postgraduate experience (or parttime equivalent) in clinical medicine
- 6 years full-time experience across sexual and reproductive health medicine
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
Specialty Specific Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of working as a senior/expert decision maker in integrated sexual health and contraception clinics, serving diverse populations, and with social and psychological complexity
- Experience of managing cases of safeguarding children and adults
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (DFSRH)
- Letter of Competence in Subdermal Contraceptive Implant Techniques
- Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques
- STIF Advanced Competency, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge
Desirable
- MFSRH
- Postgraduate teaching qualification
- Dip GUM, or demonstration of equivalent knowledge
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Enthusiasm for teaching and training and taking on a leadership and strategic role as General Training Programme Director (GTPD) for FSRH
- Extensive experience of teaching in different settings, with individuals and groups.
- Ability to act as role model, educator, supervisor, coach or mentor for medical and non-medical colleagues
- Registered Trainer for FSRH (FRT)
Desirable
- 3 years post accreditation as FRT
- GMC accredited trainer status
Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care
Essential
- Ability to take prompt action when required to protect patient safety
- Applies basic human factors principles at individual, team and organisational level.
- Experience of undertaking quality improvement projects including audit, and service changes incorporating patient/user-feedback.
Desirable
- Experience of supervising others undertaking QI projects and audit
- Experience of clinical research
- Experience of leading on service reconfiguration /redesign
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).
