Job summary
This is a 1.0 WTE fixed term post as a Trust Doctor in Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service. The post would particularly suit doctors considering a career in genitourinary medicine, community sexual and reproductive health, obstetrics and gynaecology or general practice or those doctors with an active interest in this area or desire to broaden their experience. Doctors taking a career break have also found this to be very useful experience.
If short listed candidates are recommended to visit the department and hospital and are invited to contact Annabel Forsythe (CSRH) and/or Dr Huda Fadzillah (GUM), Co-Clinical Leads for OSHS, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, The Churchill Hospital.
Main duties of the job
Genital Skin Disease and complex GUM and Vulval
Weekly clinics are staffed by supervised specialty registrars/SAS doctors and consultants. These clinics provide a range of care and treatments for the management of the more complex GUM cases.
Contraception
Specialist clinics compromise complex contraception (referral) clinics, difficult IUD clinic for fits and removals and referral implant clinic for removals (with ultrasound). There are dedicated training clinics for DFSRH and Letters of Competence in IUT and SDI.
Psychosexual
Oxfordshire psychosexual service provides assessment, signposting and treatment of the full range of sexual dysfunctions.
Prison
OSHS provides an in-reach genitourinary medicine clinic service to Bullingdon Prison, a male category B / C prison, and Huntercombe Prison.
HIV
The department runs one of the two services in OUH NHS Foundation Trust (the other being run by Infectious Diseases). The department's service provides regular care for approximately 350 patients. There are three dedicated HIV clinics held weekly at the Churchill, supported by a specialist pharmacist and a small cohort of patients attend the Banbury clinic for HIV care.
In-patient facilities are provided by the relevant specialties, including Infectious Diseases and Gynaecology.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The postholder will be based primarily at the Churchill Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that he/she is willing and able travel to work in any of the Trusts locations (this includes all peripheral sites).
The post holder will be expected to:
Take part in the rota to staff routine telemedicine sexual health clinics (with level of supervision appropriate for experience and competence).
Work in peripheral clinics as well as the hubs.
Provide holistic sexual health care including contraception, STI testing, management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of PEPSE, sexual health advice and health promotion with appropriate supervision and training.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary sexual health team to provide an effective and safe sexual health service. This will involve attending the departments clinical governance meetings and participating in quality improvement projects, audit and service developments.
Work flexibly up to 19:00.
Work occasional Saturdays?
Maintain patients electronic records to Trust standards.
Assist with clinical administration, for example, checking results, diagnosing episodes for GUMCAD reports entering data for SHRAD reports, corresponding with patients and their general practitioners as required
Keep statutory and mandatory training up to date including level 3 Safeguarding of Children and Information Governance as a priority.
The post-holder should always be aware of the need to maintain confidentiality in dealing with patients, their treatment and care and to be aware of the special requirements of VD Regulations Act (1974) and the AIDS Control Act (1987)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The postholder will be based primarily at the Churchill Hospital but it is a condition of the appointment that he/she is willing and able travel to work in any of the Trusts locations (this includes all peripheral sites).
The post holder will be expected to:
Take part in the rota to staff routine telemedicine sexual health clinics (with level of supervision appropriate for experience and competence).
Work in peripheral clinics as well as the hubs.
Provide holistic sexual health care including contraception, STI testing, management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of PEPSE, sexual health advice and health promotion with appropriate supervision and training.
Work as part of the multidisciplinary sexual health team to provide an effective and safe sexual health service. This will involve attending the departments clinical governance meetings and participating in quality improvement projects, audit and service developments.
Work flexibly up to 19:00.
Work occasional Saturdays?
Maintain patients electronic records to Trust standards.
Assist with clinical administration, for example, checking results, diagnosing episodes for GUMCAD reports entering data for SHRAD reports, corresponding with patients and their general practitioners as required
Keep statutory and mandatory training up to date including level 3 Safeguarding of Children and Information Governance as a priority.
The post-holder should always be aware of the need to maintain confidentiality in dealing with patients, their treatment and care and to be aware of the special requirements of VD Regulations Act (1974) and the AIDS Control Act (1987)
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration Able to commence work immediately
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, UK (DFSRH) Relevant qualifications such as LoC IUT/SDI, DipGUM or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience
- Previous experience of working in a sexual health service
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues
- Experience working with young people and diverse populations
- Experience of discussing sensitive issues with patients
- Exercises level of clinical responsibility that concords with assigned clinical role and personal competence
Attitude, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership, professional and personal skills commensurate with the role of a specialty doctor working in a sexual health service
- Good organisational skills, Punctual, Able and willing to respond flexibly to variations in workload, Willing to work flexibly
- Competent in basic information technology
- Non-judgmental attitude to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy, gender diversity
- Good personal and interpersonal skills, Patient-centred approach to clinical care, Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team working environment
- Good spoken and written English and Highly developed communication skills
- Experience of supervising and/or teaching other healthcare professionals such as training doctors, nurses and medical students
- Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement projects and Evidence of a lead role in research projects
- Has certificate of attendance at update/training within 12 months of date of advert
Desirable
- Experience of working in open-access outpatient services
- Ability to use word processor, and web browser.
- Familiarity with electronic patient record systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to peripheral clinics if roster requires
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration Able to commence work immediately
Desirable
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, UK (DFSRH) Relevant qualifications such as LoC IUT/SDI, DipGUM or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience
- Previous experience of working in a sexual health service
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues
- Experience working with young people and diverse populations
- Experience of discussing sensitive issues with patients
- Exercises level of clinical responsibility that concords with assigned clinical role and personal competence
Attitude, Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership, professional and personal skills commensurate with the role of a specialty doctor working in a sexual health service
- Good organisational skills, Punctual, Able and willing to respond flexibly to variations in workload, Willing to work flexibly
- Competent in basic information technology
- Non-judgmental attitude to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy, gender diversity
- Good personal and interpersonal skills, Patient-centred approach to clinical care, Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team working environment
- Good spoken and written English and Highly developed communication skills
- Experience of supervising and/or teaching other healthcare professionals such as training doctors, nurses and medical students
- Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement projects and Evidence of a lead role in research projects
- Has certificate of attendance at update/training within 12 months of date of advert
Desirable
- Experience of working in open-access outpatient services
- Ability to use word processor, and web browser.
- Familiarity with electronic patient record systems
Other Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to peripheral clinics if roster requires
Desirable
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).
