Job summary
Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV
Applications are invited to apply for the above locumConsultantpost in the Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service(OSHS). The successful candidate willprimarilybasedat the Churchill Hospital, Oxford,butmayalso have commitments in our level 3 service in Banbury.
The post is an opportunity to work in a comprehensive integrated sexual healthand HIVservice providing a countywide service. In addition to sexual health the department hosts the followingservices:diagnosis and treatment of complex genital conditions;holistic care of patients who present following sexual assault; HIVcare;communitygynaecology; psychosexual counsellingand outreach. This isamaternity cover post for a12monthperiod.
Main duties of the job
BACKGROUND
In April 2014 Oxfordshire's GUM/HIV and contraceptive services merged, providing a single comprehensive level 1-3 sexual health service across Oxfordshire. The service is the largest in the Thames Valley. Attendances by a mobile student population representa significant proportionof the clinical workload in Oxford.
In 2020, with thebeginning of theCOVID-18 Pandemic, service delivery was forced to change, with the closure of clinics and rapid redesign of ourservice. Asrestrictions eased, a new service modelevolved- and we are providingservicesaboveand beyondwhat we were previously: with continuationofsometelemedicine services,opening upallour level 3 servicestofull capacity andre-establishingour peripheral clinics.With thishybrid of differentservices,we have on average 50,000 patient interactions a year.In addition, our postal kit service has hugely expanded.In the last 4 years the service has evolved to ensure we deliver a full online service, with clinical care that is tailored to all patient's needs.
The HIV servicein Oxfordshire is provided byOSHS and the Infectious Diseases team. We have an approximate 1200 patientcohort and this workload is shared jointly between the two departments. OSHS deliversoutpatient HIV servicewhereasourInfectiousDiseases team delivers theinpatient and outpatient HIV service.There are joint MDTs and the potential in the future to merge the services completely.
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
BACKGROUND
In April 2014 Oxfordshires GUM/HIV and contraceptive services merged, providing a single comprehensive level 1-3 sexual health service across Oxfordshire. The service is the largest in the Thames Valley. Attendances by a mobile student population representa significant proportionof the clinical workload in Oxford.
In 2020, with thebeginning of theCOVID-18 Pandemic, service delivery was forced to change, with the closure of clinics and rapid redesign of ourservice. Asrestrictions eased, a new service modelevolved and we are providingservicesaboveand beyondwhat we were previously: with continuationofsometelemedicine services,opening upallour level 3 servicestofull capacity andre-establishingour peripheral clinics.With thishybrid of differentservices,we have on average 50,000 patient interactions a year.In addition, our postal kit service has hugely expanded.In the last4 years the service has evolved to ensure we deliver a full online service, withclinical care that is tailored to all patients needs.
The HIV servicein Oxfordshire is provided byOSHSandinfectious disease team. We have an approximate 1200 patientcohort and this workload is shared jointly between the two departments. OSHS deliversoutpatient HIV servicewhereasourInfectiousDisease team delivers theinpatient and outpatient HIV service.There are joint MDTs and the potential in the future to merge the services completely.
CLINICAL SERVICES
ROUTINE LEVEL 1 AND 2 SERVICES:
These services are all run by all clinical staff, under the supervision of a named consultant.Services include:
LEVEL 3SERVICES:
We provide consultant-ledexpert services, with referrals from colleagues throughout Oxfordshire. We also see complex self-referral via the level 1 and 2 services.complexreferrals may include:
-
Complex contraception problems:e.g.,coexisting health problems and contraceptive need, epilepsy, trans gender individuals
OTHER SERVICES:
Community outreach service:we have developed a community outreach hub a specialist clinic venue, which provides a multifunctional and flexible space to provide sexual healthcare. We currently run a specialist young-personsdrop-inclinic, as well as a clinic for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations. This clinic requires senior clinical leadership.
LINKS TO OTHER SERVICES:
We work very closely with colleagues in other departments,especially obstetrics andgynaecology,dermatologyand infectious disease.Some clinicians workingacross twospecialties. This provides excellent links to improve patient care and good opportunities for teaching.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
OSHS is a training centre. It is the main provider of sexual health education for Oxfordshire. Examples of activity:
The scope and demand for training continues to growreflecting a need forsenior clinicalleadershipwithkeyresponsibility to oversee, advise on and deliver this training.
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC
As a service we are keen to enhance our research opportunitiesandencourage allclinical staff to get involved inresearchprojects.Wehavethree consultants with academic linkswith Oxford University andare actively aiming toexpandourdepartmentalresearch portfolio.Wehave severalacademicclinical fellow(ACF)postsandhaveseveralexciting clinical researchprojectsin progress.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OSHSis committed to all staff having the opportunity to take part in continuous professional development (CPD), and thereforeruns a weekly programme of training, education and supporting non-clinical activity every Wednesday morning.Protected time isallocatedfor staff to attend these meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
BACKGROUND
In April 2014 Oxfordshires GUM/HIV and contraceptive services merged, providing a single comprehensive level 1-3 sexual health service across Oxfordshire. The service is the largest in the Thames Valley. Attendances by a mobile student population representa significant proportionof the clinical workload in Oxford.
In 2020, with thebeginning of theCOVID-18 Pandemic, service delivery was forced to change, with the closure of clinics and rapid redesign of ourservice. Asrestrictions eased, a new service modelevolved and we are providingservicesaboveand beyondwhat we were previously: with continuationofsometelemedicine services,opening upallour level 3 servicestofull capacity andre-establishingour peripheral clinics.With thishybrid of differentservices,we have on average 50,000 patient interactions a year.In addition, our postal kit service has hugely expanded.In the last4 years the service has evolved to ensure we deliver a full online service, withclinical care that is tailored to all patients needs.
The HIV servicein Oxfordshire is provided byOSHSandinfectious disease team. We have an approximate 1200 patientcohort and this workload is shared jointly between the two departments. OSHS deliversoutpatient HIV servicewhereasourInfectiousDisease team delivers theinpatient and outpatient HIV service.There are joint MDTs and the potential in the future to merge the services completely.
CLINICAL SERVICES
ROUTINE LEVEL 1 AND 2 SERVICES:
These services are all run by all clinical staff, under the supervision of a named consultant.Services include:
LEVEL 3SERVICES:
We provide consultant-ledexpert services, with referrals from colleagues throughout Oxfordshire. We also see complex self-referral via the level 1 and 2 services.complexreferrals may include:
-
Complex contraception problems:e.g.,coexisting health problems and contraceptive need, epilepsy, trans gender individuals
OTHER SERVICES:
Community outreach service:we have developed a community outreach hub a specialist clinic venue, which provides a multifunctional and flexible space to provide sexual healthcare. We currently run a specialist young-personsdrop-inclinic, as well as a clinic for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations. This clinic requires senior clinical leadership.
LINKS TO OTHER SERVICES:
We work very closely with colleagues in other departments,especially obstetrics andgynaecology,dermatologyand infectious disease.Some clinicians workingacross twospecialties. This provides excellent links to improve patient care and good opportunities for teaching.
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
OSHS is a training centre. It is the main provider of sexual health education for Oxfordshire. Examples of activity:
The scope and demand for training continues to growreflecting a need forsenior clinicalleadershipwithkeyresponsibility to oversee, advise on and deliver this training.
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC
As a service we are keen to enhance our research opportunitiesandencourage allclinical staff to get involved inresearchprojects.Wehavethree consultants with academic linkswith Oxford University andare actively aiming toexpandourdepartmentalresearch portfolio.Wehave severalacademicclinical fellow(ACF)postsandhaveseveralexciting clinical researchprojectsin progress.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
OSHSis committed to all staff having the opportunity to take part in continuous professional development (CPD), and thereforeruns a weekly programme of training, education and supporting non-clinical activity every Wednesday morning.Protected time isallocatedfor staff to attend these meetings.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB)
- oMRCP or MFSRH
- oDIP GUM (or equivalent)
- oDiploma of Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH)
- oEntry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of CCT or has submitted CESR application to the GMC
- oEligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Minimum 4 months previous work experience in the NHS as F2 or CT1
- oHigher medical degree
- oLetter of Competence (LoC) in sub-dermal implants and intrauterine techniques.
- oDiploma in HIV
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 48 months of postgraduate medical experience
- oBroad experience in GUM/HIV Medicine, including complex presentations.
- oAble to work in an integrated sexual health clinic and manage contraception initiation/repeat at a consultant level.
- oCapable to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- oAwareness of new developments in the specialty - and able to critically the impact of these on the service
- oComprehensive understanding of the needs of young people in relation to SH -safeguarding/consent
- oNon-judgmental approach to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy
- oCompetent in basic life support
Desirable
- Minimum 4 months previous work experience in the NHS as F2 or CT1
- Specialist experience in managing: oGenital dermatology oGenital pain syndromes oCare and management of patients reporting sexual assault oImplant and IUD insertion and removals
Professional Skills
Essential
- oPatient-centred approach to clinical care
- oGood interpersonal and multi-disciplinary team working skills
- oEffective working in different clinical settings including community-based services
- oNon-judgmental approach to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy
Research
Essential
- oAble to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- oAble to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects.
- oEvidence of participation in research
- oPublications in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualifications
- oCommitment to undertake future research
Management
Essential
- ManagementEvidence of a leading role in managing a projectAttendance on a management course Knowledge of NHS budgeting Application and interview
Desirable
- Attendance on a management course Knowledge of NHS budgeting
Teaching
Essential
- TeachingCompetent to teach medical students, postgraduate trainee doctors and other medical health professionalsoEvidence of training in teaching skills oHolder of Certificate of Education oFormal involvement in undergraduate/post graduate education Application and interview
Desirable
- oEvidence of training in teaching skills
- oHolder of Certificate of Education
- oFormal involvement in undergraduate/post graduate education
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oEvidence of active participation in all aspects of clinical governance
- oGood understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of leadership of aspects of clinical governance e.g., audit lead or risk management officer
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oGood spoken and written English
- oHighly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients,
- oGood organizational and management skills
- oSupportive and tolerant
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oAlignment with the OUH Trust Values
- oEvidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- oWillingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust (which includes travelling between different clinical sites
Desirable
- Possesses current driving license
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oPrimary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB)
- oMRCP or MFSRH
- oDIP GUM (or equivalent)
- oDiploma of Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH)
- oEntry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of CCT or has submitted CESR application to the GMC
- oEligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Minimum 4 months previous work experience in the NHS as F2 or CT1
- oHigher medical degree
- oLetter of Competence (LoC) in sub-dermal implants and intrauterine techniques.
- oDiploma in HIV
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Minimum of 48 months of postgraduate medical experience
- oBroad experience in GUM/HIV Medicine, including complex presentations.
- oAble to work in an integrated sexual health clinic and manage contraception initiation/repeat at a consultant level.
- oCapable to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- oAwareness of new developments in the specialty - and able to critically the impact of these on the service
- oComprehensive understanding of the needs of young people in relation to SH -safeguarding/consent
- oNon-judgmental approach to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy
- oCompetent in basic life support
Desirable
- Minimum 4 months previous work experience in the NHS as F2 or CT1
- Specialist experience in managing: oGenital dermatology oGenital pain syndromes oCare and management of patients reporting sexual assault oImplant and IUD insertion and removals
Professional Skills
Essential
- oPatient-centred approach to clinical care
- oGood interpersonal and multi-disciplinary team working skills
- oEffective working in different clinical settings including community-based services
- oNon-judgmental approach to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy
Research
Essential
- oAble to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems
- oAble to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects.
- oEvidence of participation in research
- oPublications in peer-reviewed journals
Desirable
- oPost graduate qualifications
- oCommitment to undertake future research
Management
Essential
- ManagementEvidence of a leading role in managing a projectAttendance on a management course Knowledge of NHS budgeting Application and interview
Desirable
- Attendance on a management course Knowledge of NHS budgeting
Teaching
Essential
- TeachingCompetent to teach medical students, postgraduate trainee doctors and other medical health professionalsoEvidence of training in teaching skills oHolder of Certificate of Education oFormal involvement in undergraduate/post graduate education Application and interview
Desirable
- oEvidence of training in teaching skills
- oHolder of Certificate of Education
- oFormal involvement in undergraduate/post graduate education
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oEvidence of active participation in all aspects of clinical governance
- oGood understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes
Desirable
- Experience of leadership of aspects of clinical governance e.g., audit lead or risk management officer
Personal Attributes
Essential
- oGood spoken and written English
- oHighly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients,
- oGood organizational and management skills
- oSupportive and tolerant
- oAbility to work within a multidisciplinary
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oAlignment with the OUH Trust Values
- oEvidence of commitment to continuing professional development
- oWillingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust (which includes travelling between different clinical sites
Desirable
- Possesses current driving license
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).
