Job summary
Luton Sexual Health is seeking a locum Consultant to join the well-established Luton Sexual Health Service as an addition to the existing team of four Consultants and one Specialty doctor. The appointee will need to demonstrate wide experience in all aspects of sexual health including HIV inpatient and outpatient management, Genito-Urinary Medicine and contraception provision. There will be opportunity for the appointee to develop a subspecialist interest and to support the further development of the Luton Sexual Health service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will, in conjunction with the existing consultants, have responsibilities for providing advice, screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with STIs including HIV infection and specialist contraception services including LARC.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.
Our Values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will be committed to the continued development of integrated sexual health services in line with national policy, local commissioning arrangements and evidence-based best practice. The post holder will have the opportunity to help with innovations and service developments designed to achieve local/national targets, develop/expand outreach service, increase access and optimise cost efficiency of the service. The appointee will also be expected to work alongside the other consultants in providing clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have opportunity to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, including the training of specialty trainees and nursing staff.
The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. The post holder will be expected to provide cover for inpatient referrals and on call cover in the form of telephone advice to support Saturday clinics (on a 1:4 basis). The post holders will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, and will have continuing responsibility for patient care and the proper functioning of the Department.
The post holder may be required to attend the regional audit and speciality group meetings and local network meetings virtually as core members or cover as appropriate.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the Departmental policy to expand its range of specialist services.
The Consultant will be expected to work with the local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional clinical colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Participation in audit and other governance activities will be encouraged. Where possible the postholder will be encouraged to develop a research interest compatible with the focus of the service and existing team.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract.
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
They will be committed to the continued development of integrated sexual health services in line with national policy, local commissioning arrangements and evidence-based best practice. The post holder will have the opportunity to help with innovations and service developments designed to achieve local/national targets, develop/expand outreach service, increase access and optimise cost efficiency of the service. The appointee will also be expected to work alongside the other consultants in providing clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team. The appointee will have opportunity to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, including the training of specialty trainees and nursing staff.
The post holder will share equitable responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. The post holder will be expected to provide cover for inpatient referrals and on call cover in the form of telephone advice to support Saturday clinics (on a 1:4 basis). The post holders will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, and will have continuing responsibility for patient care and the proper functioning of the Department.
The post holder may be required to attend the regional audit and speciality group meetings and local network meetings virtually as core members or cover as appropriate.
The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the Departmental policy to expand its range of specialist services.
The Consultant will be expected to work with the local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional clinical colleagues in the efficient running of the service.
Participation in audit and other governance activities will be encouraged. Where possible the postholder will be encouraged to develop a research interest compatible with the focus of the service and existing team.
The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract.
All staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- MRCP
- Diploma in Genito-Urinary Medicine.
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Letter of Competence Sub-dermal Contraceptive Implant techniques
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Postgraduate degree or evidence of equivalent qualification. MD/ PhD /MSc
- Interest in Psychosexual Medicine
- FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer Letter of Competence in Intra-Uterine Techniques
- STIF Trainer
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of Genito-Urinary Medicine, contraception and HIV
- Relevant clinical expertise level 3 contraception
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of management of victims of sexual assault
- Experience in the management of HIV inpatients
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Relevant postgraduate qualification
- MRCP
- Diploma in Genito-Urinary Medicine.
- Diploma in HIV Medicine
- Letter of Competence Sub-dermal Contraceptive Implant techniques
Desirable
- MD or equivalent Higher Degree or evidence of relevant research
- Postgraduate degree or evidence of equivalent qualification. MD/ PhD /MSc
- Interest in Psychosexual Medicine
- FSRH Faculty Registered Trainer Letter of Competence in Intra-Uterine Techniques
- STIF Trainer
Registration
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register: ?CCT (or within 6 months of receipt of CCT at time of interview) ?CESR - portfolio pathway (must be on Specialist Register at time of applying)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Excellent all round experience of DGH work
- Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of Genito-Urinary Medicine, contraception and HIV
- Relevant clinical expertise level 3 contraception
- Able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- Experience of management of victims of sexual assault
- Experience in the management of HIV inpatients
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- Experience of guideline appraisal
- Participation in relevant local audits
- Ability to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- Participation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Leadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory DBS clearance
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).
