Job summary
We have an exciting new post for a Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health on a 6 month fixed term contract, with a view to becoming a substantive post later this year.
The successful applicant will be based at our new purpose-built sexual health clinic in Margate, and will also be expected to provide advice and virtual support to sexual health staff in east Kent, and to work in our sexual health hub clinic in Canterbury one day a week.
Main duties of the job
Duties include:
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 and deep implant removal.
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.
Maintain clinical skills and professional accreditation to include meeting the CPD requirements of FSRH.
Dealing with clinical incidents, PALS and complaints.
Management and supervision of medical and nursing staff.
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.
About us
One of the largest community NHS trusts in the UK, KCHFT are rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We've got a passion for delivering high standards of care to patients and deliver excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our valuesCompassionateAspirationalResponsiveExcellent.
We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, which leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. So, all our colleagues have equal access to career opportunities.
We've signed up to be a real UK living wage employer. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate voluntarily paid by 7,000+ UK businesses who believe their staff deserve a fair wage. Committing to the real UK Living Wage is one way we're delivering our pledge to be the best employer.
Flexibility is another way we do this. In the NHS, we're reminded every day how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement without having to sacrifice time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both.
Looking for professional development? We can support that too! Ourcareer pathwayswill help you achieve your aspirations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 1st December 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know so they can help you with this.
All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Interviews are due to take place on the 1st December 2023.
Find out more about the community differencehere.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity
Although vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory, we are strongly encouraging colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (MFSRH)
- DFSRH and Letters of Competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques
Desirable
- Faculty Registered Trainer (FRT) or meets eligibility criteria to become one
- STIF Intermediate and / or STIF Advanced Competency
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- On specialist register or a Specialty Trainee who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Experience of working in GUM or integrated sexual health service
Desirable
- Experience of Public Health activities
- Experience with outreach teams and working with vulnerable groups and hard-to-reach populations
- Experience with Young Peoples Services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health
- Provision of STI care to a high standard
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Highly developed facilitation skills
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings required as part of the job role
Desirable
- Competency in ultrasound scanning
- Experience in removal of difficult / deep implants, or willingness to learn and provide this service
- Skills in medical gynaecology and menopause care
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
- Willingness to lead on SRH training within east Kent
Desirable
- Qualified Clinical and Educational Supervisor
- Experience of teaching on STIF course
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
- Experience of teaching for DFSRH
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (MFSRH)
- DFSRH and Letters of Competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques
Desirable
- Faculty Registered Trainer (FRT) or meets eligibility criteria to become one
- STIF Intermediate and / or STIF Advanced Competency
- Diploma in GU Medicine
- On specialist register or a Specialty Trainee who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience in Sexual & Reproductive Health
- Experience of working in GUM or integrated sexual health service
Desirable
- Experience of Public Health activities
- Experience with outreach teams and working with vulnerable groups and hard-to-reach populations
- Experience with Young Peoples Services
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Expert clinical skills in sexual and reproductive health
- Provision of STI care to a high standard
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively and work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
- Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
- Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
- Highly developed facilitation skills
- Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk
- Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
- Ability to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings required as part of the job role
Desirable
- Competency in ultrasound scanning
- Experience in removal of difficult / deep implants, or willingness to learn and provide this service
- Skills in medical gynaecology and menopause care
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
- Willingness to lead on SRH training within east Kent
Desirable
- Qualified Clinical and Educational Supervisor
- Experience of teaching on STIF course
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
- Experience of teaching for DFSRH
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).
