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 STI testing and management, complex LARC procedures and work with young people and vulnerable groups. 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 and specialist contraception services including LARC. 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.
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
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 on call cover in the form of telephone advice to support Saturday clinics (on a 1:4 basis). The post holder 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
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 on call cover in the form of telephone advice to support Saturday clinics (on a 1:4 basis). The post holder 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
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oMFSRH (Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health)
- oLetter of Competency for Intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT)
- oLetter of Competency for Sub-dermal implants (LoC SDI)
Desirable
- oLetter of Competency for Medical Education, PGCME or equivalent
- oFaculty Registered Trainer
- oPostgraduate degree or evidence of equivalent qualification. MD/ PhD /MSc
- oDiploma in Genitourinary Medicine
- oMRCOG
- oInterest in Psychosexual Medicine
- oSTIF Trainer
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- oEntry 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
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of contraception and sexual health
- oRelevant clinical expertise level 3 contraception
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- oExperience of management of victims of sexual assault
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oParticipation in relevant local audits
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- oLeadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory DBS clearance
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oMB BS or equivalent
- oMFSRH (Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health)
- oLetter of Competency for Intrauterine techniques (LoC IUT)
- oLetter of Competency for Sub-dermal implants (LoC SDI)
Desirable
- oLetter of Competency for Medical Education, PGCME or equivalent
- oFaculty Registered Trainer
- oPostgraduate degree or evidence of equivalent qualification. MD/ PhD /MSc
- oDiploma in Genitourinary Medicine
- oMRCOG
- oInterest in Psychosexual Medicine
- oSTIF Trainer
Registration
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
- oEntry 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
- oEvidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of contraception and sexual health
- oRelevant clinical expertise level 3 contraception
- oAble to take full and independent responsibility for clinical work and delivering service without direct supervision.
Desirable
- oExperience of management of victims of sexual assault
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance and ability to demonstrate ongoing CPD
- oExperience of guideline appraisal
- oParticipation in relevant local audits
- oAbility to interpret and apply clinical research
Desirable
- oParticipation in relevant national audits
Teaching
Essential
- oKnowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
Desirable
- oHas attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course
Personal Skills
Essential
- oAbility to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- oFlexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- oLeadership Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oAble to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personal Circumstances
Essential
- oResidence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
- oFit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory 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).
