Job summary
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care Trust seek applications for a 0.6 WTE Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health, (some degree of flexibility around number of sessions possible, can be discussed) working as part of an integrated dynamic team, Worcestershire Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) across Worcestershire.
The successful candidate will deliver specialist Sexual and Reproductive health services including early medical abortion.
The service runs from three newly refurbished clinic hubs in Worcester, Redditch, and Kidderminster. The base will be discussed and confirmed at interview. Within the team there is another part time Consultant in SRH and two Consultants n Sexualh health and HIV.
Candidates should be on the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of CCT at date of interview
Opportunities are available for those who wish to be involved in service leadership and development. Non-clinical interests will be supported in line with Trust strategies.
This post has been deemed by the Trust as
eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable
successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
Provide a complex contraception service, a high-quality service in all aspects of contraception and sexual health, including counselling and provision of all methods of contraception, including complex LARC.
Provision and involvement in management of our in-house pregnancy advisory and early medical abortion service, including referral to outside agencies, where necessary.
Lead on the SRH governance provision of guidelines /governance framework for monitoring and improving practice.
Provide professional training, designing, and updating care pathways and developing new services.
STI diagnosis and management, including HIV diagnosis and STI prevention including HIV to the population of Worcestershire.
This will include the adoption and maintenance of best practice guidelines as laid out by the FSRH, RCOG, BASHH, BHIVA and NICE and to continue to enhance the service profile and engagement with local, regional and national colleagues, groups and networks, including commissioners.
Provision of clinic advice and support requested by our staff and other primary, secondary and tertiary care services including community pharmacies. We contract Emergency hormonal contraception (EHC) provision from community pharmacies as well as Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) from primary Care. This provision does include a consultant on call service until 8pm at night and at weekends.
About us
We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.
We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.
We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.
We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.
At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.
We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain clinical skills and professional accreditation to include meeting the CPD requirements of FSRH.
Maintain accurate records of clinical work and use IT as appropriate.
Complete administrative duties relating to patient care such as dictating letters, reviewing results of investigations and acting on abnormal results.
Dealing with clinical incidents, PALS and complaints.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly across all 3 hubs ( Redditch, Worcester and Kidderminster) , when required, with adequate notice and discussion.
Management and supervision of medical and nursing staff.
To participate in clinical audit both in the unit and across the county wide Sexual Health Service.
To take a lead in the development of teaching, both internal and external.
To participate in continuous professional development.
To participate in annual job planning and appraisal with clinical managers.
To attend Departmental, Senior Management and Clinical Governance meetings, as well as other external meetings as required.
For full details of the
duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person
specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Maintain clinical skills and professional accreditation to include meeting the CPD requirements of FSRH.
Maintain accurate records of clinical work and use IT as appropriate.
Complete administrative duties relating to patient care such as dictating letters, reviewing results of investigations and acting on abnormal results.
Dealing with clinical incidents, PALS and complaints.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly across all 3 hubs ( Redditch, Worcester and Kidderminster) , when required, with adequate notice and discussion.
Management and supervision of medical and nursing staff.
To participate in clinical audit both in the unit and across the county wide Sexual Health Service.
To take a lead in the development of teaching, both internal and external.
To participate in continuous professional development.
To participate in annual job planning and appraisal with clinical managers.
To attend Departmental, Senior Management and Clinical Governance meetings, as well as other external meetings as required.
For full details of the
duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person
specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) or has submitted a CESR application to GMC
- Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
- GMC Licence to practice.
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health ( MFSRH)
- Letters of Competence in Intrauterine contraception and subdermal implants.
- Faculty Registered Trainer or meets eligibility criteria
Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary services in provision of complex contraception and sexual health care.
- Provision and counselling experience of all methods of contraception.
- Experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups
- Complex contraception and provision of complex coil and implant clinics.
- Wide experience of Community Sexual and Reproductive health.
- Experience of STI screening and management of sexually transmitted infections in conjunction with a Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV.
- Experience in community gynaecology.
- Experience of delivering training in primary care.
- Experience and commitment to participating in clinical governance processes including conducting audit projects.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- CCT holder or equivalent (or within 6 months of becoming eligible for CCT) or has submitted a CESR application to GMC
- Current full registration with the GMC (or eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment).
- GMC Licence to practice.
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health ( MFSRH)
- Letters of Competence in Intrauterine contraception and subdermal implants.
- Faculty Registered Trainer or meets eligibility criteria
Experience
Essential
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary services in provision of complex contraception and sexual health care.
- Provision and counselling experience of all methods of contraception.
- Experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups
- Complex contraception and provision of complex coil and implant clinics.
- Wide experience of Community Sexual and Reproductive health.
- Experience of STI screening and management of sexually transmitted infections in conjunction with a Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV.
- Experience in community gynaecology.
- Experience of delivering training in primary care.
- Experience and commitment to participating in clinical governance processes including conducting audit projects.
Additional criteria
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
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).
