Job summary
We are currently recruiting for TWO Clinical Fellow posts within the Sexual Health Service
Post 1:
Full time in the Sexual Health department of Homerton Healthcare NHS Trust, working across three clinical sites in Hackney. 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).
Post 2:
As above, but with rotation in approximately 5 week blocs to the acute care unit in the main hospital, managing a variety of acute clinical presentations, supported by a wider multi-disciplinary team and senior supervision.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work a 40-hour week at the Clifden Centre, The Ivy at St Leonard's Hospital and 80 Leadenhall Street.
There is no on-call commitment attached to this post; however, the post-holder will 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.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FY2 competencies achieved
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- One year experience as FY2 / ST1 or equivalent
- Ability to make management decisions at ST1 or above
Desirable
- Previous experience HIV/GUM at SHO level
- 6 month's experience in Medicine specialty or A and E
- Experience of audit / clinical governance
- Interest in / experience of contraceptive methods
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Excellent communication skills / evidence of effective working in a MDT
Desirable
- Undergraduate teaching experience
- Involvement / interest in research
Personal qualities
Essential
- Clear rationale for application for post
- Understanding of Trust values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FY2 competencies achieved
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- One year experience as FY2 / ST1 or equivalent
- Ability to make management decisions at ST1 or above
Desirable
- Previous experience HIV/GUM at SHO level
- 6 month's experience in Medicine specialty or A and E
- Experience of audit / clinical governance
- Interest in / experience of contraceptive methods
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical governance
- Excellent communication skills / evidence of effective working in a MDT
Desirable
- Undergraduate teaching experience
- Involvement / interest in research
Personal qualities
Essential
- Clear rationale for application for post
- Understanding of Trust values
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).
