Job summary
Unity Sexual Health has a substantive vacancy for a part time 6 PA Consultant in Sexual Health. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to play a major part in delivering a high quality, innovative, integrated sexual health model of care for the population of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire served by Unity Sexual Health.
The Consultant will join an enthusiastic and friendly team of 9 consultants based across Central Health Clinic, Bristol, Concord clinic in South Gloucestershire, and WISH clinic in Weston-super-mare. You will be working with an experienced multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality integrated sexual healthcare.
The successful applicant will be required to provide Level 3 Genitourinary Medicine services in our busy open access clinics. There will be opportunity to take on additional roles within the department, as well as specialist clinics depending on areas of clinical expertise. An interest in teaching and research is desirable.
You must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Genito-urinary Medicine, or other relevant specialty eg O&G, CSRH (or if a Specialist Registrar not yet enrolled, you must provide documentary evidence that you will have completed the relevant CCT within six months). Dual training in contraception to DFSRH level is expected.
Interview date is planned for Wednesday 28th February 2024.
Main duties of the job
A part-time 6.0 PA post in this innovative department. The post holder will join the Consultant team delivering Level 3 integrated sexual health care within Unity Sexual Health services. The Unity Sexual Health hub is situated at Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill Bristol BS2 OJD. Unity Sexual Health was formed in June 2017 following University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust's winning the tender for sexual health services across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Following the merger of Weston and University Hospitals Bristol to form University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), WISH was integrated into the UHBW Division of Medicine with Unity.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for further details of the position
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for further details of the position
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC.
- Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Genito-Urinary Medicine or Community Sexual and Reproductive Health or Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Sexual and Reproductive Health) [or a Specialist Registrar not yet enrolled must provide documentary evidence that they will be have completed relevant CCT within six months].
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MFSRH) Or Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists( MRCOG) Plus Diploma in GU Medicine Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH)
Desirable
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Implants (LoC SDI)
- Additional Postgraduate qualifications, e.g., MD, MSc, MFPHM, PGA Med Ed
- Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Genitourinary medicine
- Experience of managing complex STIs
- Able to take responsibility for delivering level 3 sexual health service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Special interest and expertise complementary to those of the existing Consultants at Unity eg vulval problems
- Experience of online testing services and electronic patient records
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of sexual health issues in male and female patients and take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients where appropriate.
- Ability to problem solve and identify a solution(s) using combination literature, personal experience and information gained from peers
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team during an Integrated level 3 Sexual Health clinical session
Desirable
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on patients attending the pregnancy advisory service and complications of early medical abortion
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the needs of the specialty.
- Demonstrable experience in organising audit cycles and application to service improvement
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Evidence of significant involvement in clinical governance within Sexual Health services and its application to Sexual Health service improvement
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification Letter of Competence in Medical Education PGA Med Ed (SRH) (or other recognised educational qualification
- STIF competencies trainer
- Experience of educational supervision of specialist trainees.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Experience of introducing service innovation and manging transformation and change
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Including a non-judgemental approach to sensitive situations.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Fully registered with GMC.
- Must be on the GMC's Specialist Register for Genito-Urinary Medicine or Community Sexual and Reproductive Health or Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Sexual and Reproductive Health) [or a Specialist Registrar not yet enrolled must provide documentary evidence that they will be have completed relevant CCT within six months].
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) or Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MFSRH) Or Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists( MRCOG) Plus Diploma in GU Medicine Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH)
Desirable
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Letter of Competence in Sub-Dermal Implants (LoC SDI)
- Additional Postgraduate qualifications, e.g., MD, MSc, MFPHM, PGA Med Ed
- Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in Genitourinary medicine
- Experience of managing complex STIs
- Able to take responsibility for delivering level 3 sexual health service without direct supervision
Desirable
- Special interest and expertise complementary to those of the existing Consultants at Unity eg vulval problems
- Experience of online testing services and electronic patient records
Clinical Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on full range of sexual health issues in male and female patients and take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients where appropriate.
- Ability to problem solve and identify a solution(s) using combination literature, personal experience and information gained from peers
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team during an Integrated level 3 Sexual Health clinical session
Desirable
- Ability to offer clinical opinion on patients attending the pregnancy advisory service and complications of early medical abortion
Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of clinical governance, with particular reference to the needs of the specialty.
- Demonstrable experience in organising audit cycles and application to service improvement
- Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) scheme and, where relevant, evidence of participation
Desirable
- Evidence of significant involvement in clinical governance within Sexual Health services and its application to Sexual Health service improvement
Research
Essential
- Knowledge of the principles involved in research
- Evidence of involvement in research
Desirable
- Ability to increase the academic profile of the department.
- Evidence of peer reviewed research papers
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students.
- Experience of supervising trainees.
- Knowledge of teaching to a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification Letter of Competence in Medical Education PGA Med Ed (SRH) (or other recognised educational qualification
- STIF competencies trainer
- Experience of educational supervision of specialist trainees.
Management & Leadership
Essential
- Ability to organise efficient and smooth running of a specialist service
- Ability to cope with and effectively organise the workload of a consultant
- Ability to practice independently as a consultant
- Ability to take on responsibility and show evidence of leadership
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
Desirable
- Demonstration of knowledge of NHS management structures
- Management experience
- Experience of introducing service innovation and manging transformation and change
Interpersonal, communication and team working skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, clinical colleagues, support staff and other colleagues. Including a non-judgemental approach to sensitive situations.
- Good knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
- Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to questions and queries
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual and multi-professional basis with all levels of staff both within and across divisions
- Ability to be a flexible team member
Any other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Awareness of personal limitations
- Demonstrates the 4 Trust values
- Meets professional health requirements
- Willingness to travel to and work in other sites necessitated by the role
Desirable
- Ability to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels
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).
