Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fully integrated sexual health service rated outstanding by the CQC. This is a full-time substantive post based in Medway at our dedicated clinic at 4 Clover Street in Chatham. The post is to replace the previous post-holder.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team providing integrated sexual health services including GUM, HIV, SRH and psychosexual therapy services to the population of Medway. This post is in addition to a full time SRH consultant, 1.4 WTE specialty doctor and 0.8 WTE GP registrar posts based a 4 Clover Street. Applicants will need to hold full GMC registration with a license to practice. Applicants should either be on the GMC's specialist register for Genitourinary Medicine, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the specialist register at the time of interview. The post holder will play an active role in all aspects of work within the service, including delivery of clinical services, undergraduate and post graduate teaching and training, clinical governance activities and carrying out necessary administrative duties related to clinical services.
Main duties of the job
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust provides integrated sexual health services across East Kent and Medway from a variety of settings including acute hospital sites, purpose-built health centres, community hospitals, community clinics and GP practices.
Services include sexual and reproductive health, outreach and young persons (YP) services and GUM/ HIV services. We also provide psychosexual services for the whole of Kent and Medway. In Medway, we provide a Level 3 integrated sexual health service and outpatient HIV service from new purpose-built premises at 4 Clover Street, Chatham, with around 15 000 patient attendances per year. There is a cohort of 320 individuals living with HIV who attend for outpatient care. We are not contracted to provide HIV inpatient care at Medway Maritime Hospital but this may be a possibility in future. There are extended opening hours including evenings, but currently no weekend responsibilities.
We provide online testing for asymptomatic and simple symptomatic clients through SH:UK, outreach services for vulnerable clients, and also work in partnership with a variety of community organisations in Medway to deliver sexual health care outside of the clinic. There is a fully equipped office with IT access shared with the GUM consultant, and an on-site medical secretary. The post holder will be encouraged to access mentoring through the BASHH / BHIVA / FSRH Mentoring Scheme or any other suitable alternative
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 values Compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
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.
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! Our career pathways will help you achieve your aspirations
Job description
Job responsibilities
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. The AAC Panel is due to take place on the [insert dates]
Find out more about the community difference here.
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
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. The AAC Panel is due to take place on the [insert dates]
Find out more about the community difference here.
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, revalidated as needed.
- DFSRH and Letters of Competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques
- Postgraduate Award in Medical Education (Sexual Reproductive Healthcare)
- PGA - or equivalence/eligibility to be a Faculty Registered Trainer
Desirable
- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc 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, or SAS doctor actively working towards CESR
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (MFSRH)
- STIF Intermediate and / or STIF Advanced Competency
- Qualified Educational Supervisor (QES) Diploma in GU Medicine
Clinical Skills and abilities
Essential
- Holistic approach to patient management
- Ability to provide complex contraception management.
- Ability to provide STI management to a high standard
Desirable
- Competency in ultrasound scanning
- Ability to remove deep implants, or willingness to learn and provide this service
- Skills in medical gynaecology and menopause care
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.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
- Willingness to become General Training Director for East Kent and Medway
- Experience of teaching for DFSRH
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching on STIF course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice, revalidated as needed.
- DFSRH and Letters of Competence in sub-dermal implants & intrauterine techniques
- Postgraduate Award in Medical Education (Sexual Reproductive Healthcare)
- PGA - or equivalence/eligibility to be a Faculty Registered Trainer
Desirable
- Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc 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, or SAS doctor actively working towards CESR
- Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health (MFSRH)
- STIF Intermediate and / or STIF Advanced Competency
- Qualified Educational Supervisor (QES) Diploma in GU Medicine
Clinical Skills and abilities
Essential
- Holistic approach to patient management
- Ability to provide complex contraception management.
- Ability to provide STI management to a high standard
Desirable
- Competency in ultrasound scanning
- Ability to remove deep implants, or willingness to learn and provide this service
- Skills in medical gynaecology and menopause care
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.
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Evidence of interest and experience in teaching all members of MDT
- Willingness to become General Training Director for East Kent and Medway
- Experience of teaching for DFSRH
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course/ qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching on STIF course
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).
