Job summary
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialty Doctor – Sexual Health at Newcastle. This is a full-time/part-time role with a salary of £52,530.00 to £82,400.00 pro rata, depending on experience.
Role Summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated multidisciplinary sexual health team as a specialty doctor. The team you will be joining is dedicated to the provision of excellent quality sexual health care in Newcastle upon Tyne. The position is for 10 programmed activity sessions on a permanent basis, but we will consider applications from those wishing to work less than full time.
The appointee will join the existing multidisciplinary team including 4 other SAS doctors and see a variety of patients presenting with both GUM and contraception issues in a mixture of walk in and pre booked appointments. There will be an opportunity to develop their own area of interest according to their experience and needs of the department.
Further details can be found in the attached job description.
Interview date scheduled for Tuesday, 10th September 2024.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
To assess symptomatic patients and perform relevant investigations to diagnose STIs including near patient microscopy and serology.
Administer treatment for STIs including intramuscular antibiotics and oral methods.
Promote sexual health through risk reduction advice and counselling regarding HIV prevention strategies; cervical screening, pregnancy testing, pre-abortion counselling, sterilisation counselling and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening.
Prescribe HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (HIV PrEP) and manage complications associated with its use.
Provide counselling on and provision of all contraceptive methods to clinic users and if LoC IUT or LoC SDI holders to fit long acting contraceptive methods. If not current holders of LoC IUT or LoC SDI, training will be provided.
To ensure client confidentiality is maintained.
Be aware of and follow S4H policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
To be aware of and adhere to the children’s safeguarding guidelines and procedures S4H safeguarding team.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team
To provide specialist advice as required on sexual health matters to GPs and other medical and non-medical staff.
To work flexibly and meet the needs of the Integrated Sexual Health Service.
To promote and maintain the philosophy of a user-led and user-informed service.
Attend staff training meetings when possible.
To ensure that professional standards are maintained including revalidation of professional qualifications.
Undertake GMC revalidation, an annual appraisal and job plan review.
Managerial:
Participate in all aspects of clinical governance, contribute to multidisciplinary audit and risk management activities.
Administrative:
Ensure accurate electronic patient records are maintained.
To undertake general administrative duties within a context of compliance with S4H aims and objectives.
Teaching:
Participate in the teaching of undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees including GP trainees and specialty trainees from other specialties.
Participate in the teaching and training of any other health care professionals visiting the Sexual Health Services.
Research:
Participation in research is welcomed and S4H would support investigator initiated research as well as participation in NIHR portfolio adopted studies.
Before starting projects, appropriate steps should be taken to ensure that projects meet prevailing standards of research governance.
Person Specification for Specialty Doctor post
Applicants should be familiar with the expectations of the speciality grade as described in the generic capabilities framework. (Specialty-Doctor-terms-and-conditions-June-2022.pdf (nhsemployers.org)).
About us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
Employee Assistance Programme (including 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
Cycle to Work scheme
Annual leave that increases with length or service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialty Doctor – Sexual Health at Newcastle. This is a full-time/part-time role with a salary of £52,530.00 to £82,400.00 pro rata , depending on experience.
Role Summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated multidisciplinary sexual health team as a specialty doctor. The team you will be joining is dedicated to the provision of excellent quality sexual health care in Newcastle upon Tyne. The position is for 10 programmed activity sessions on a permanent basis, but we will consider applications from those wishing to work less than full time.
The appointee will join the existing multidisciplinary team including 4 other SAS doctors and see a variety of patients presenting with both GUM and contraception issues in a mixture of walk in and pre booked appointments. There will be an opportunity to develop their own area of interest according to their experience and needs of the department.
Further details can be found in the attached job description.
Personal Specification
The applicant must be a fully registered medical practitioner with at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, including two years in a relevant specialty training program such as general medicine, general practice, or gynecology, or possess equivalent experience and competencies. Additionally, the candidate must have at least 12 months of experience working in the NHS. Experience in contraception provision, along with an up-to-date Diploma of FSRH or equivalent experience, is required. Proficiency in subdermal techniques and intrauterine device insertion is advantageous. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in integrated sexual health or Genitourinary Medicine, with knowledge of near patient microscopy and HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) being beneficial.
Applicants should be familiar with the expectations of the speciality grade as described in the generic capabilities framework. (Specialty-Doctor-terms-and-conditions-June-2022.pdf (nhsemployers.org)).
About Us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
- Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
- Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual leave that increases with length or service
If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Specialty Doctor – Sexual Health at Newcastle. This is a full-time/part-time role with a salary of £52,530.00 to £82,400.00 pro rata , depending on experience.
Role Summary
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well-integrated multidisciplinary sexual health team as a specialty doctor. The team you will be joining is dedicated to the provision of excellent quality sexual health care in Newcastle upon Tyne. The position is for 10 programmed activity sessions on a permanent basis, but we will consider applications from those wishing to work less than full time.
The appointee will join the existing multidisciplinary team including 4 other SAS doctors and see a variety of patients presenting with both GUM and contraception issues in a mixture of walk in and pre booked appointments. There will be an opportunity to develop their own area of interest according to their experience and needs of the department.
Further details can be found in the attached job description.
Personal Specification
The applicant must be a fully registered medical practitioner with at least four years of full-time postgraduate training, including two years in a relevant specialty training program such as general medicine, general practice, or gynecology, or possess equivalent experience and competencies. Additionally, the candidate must have at least 12 months of experience working in the NHS. Experience in contraception provision, along with an up-to-date Diploma of FSRH or equivalent experience, is required. Proficiency in subdermal techniques and intrauterine device insertion is advantageous. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in integrated sexual health or Genitourinary Medicine, with knowledge of near patient microscopy and HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) being beneficial.
Applicants should be familiar with the expectations of the speciality grade as described in the generic capabilities framework. (Specialty-Doctor-terms-and-conditions-June-2022.pdf (nhsemployers.org)).
About Us
Solutions4Health are an innovative company with a passion and a track record for tackling health inequalities. We provide a one stop solution for commissioners accountable for outcome focused integrated Public Health services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor work permits and outside work permits are not accepted as proof of a right to work in the UK.
We encourage applicants meeting the criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity.
Solutions4health are a disability confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments, either at application or interview stage, please contact our HR team.
Benefits
Promoting and supporting employee well-being is at the heart of our purpose which is why we offer a range of health and wellbeing support to our teams.
- Employee Assistance Programme (inlcuding 24/7 helpline access and health and wellbeing app)
- Fully funded V1 HSF Health Plan - over 35 benefits at no cost to you such as contribution to dental, optical, etc and access to Perkbox providing discount on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual leave that increases with length or service
If you think you are suitable for this role, please apply now!
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- At least four years of postgraduate training
Desirable
- Current Diploma of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Current Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Letter in Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
- Current Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Letter in Competence in Subdermal implants (LoC SDI)
- Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the provision of sexual health in the NHS for at least 12 months.
- Experience of treating STIs including gonorrhoea and syphilis
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and young people
Desirable
- Experience in fitting of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
- Experience in subdermal contraceptive implant fitting and removal.
- Experience in near patient microscopy.
- Experience of prescribing HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in management process.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- An understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Proven administrative ability.
- Understanding of management goals
- Participation in service evaluation
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- CPD activities relevant to teaching skills.
Research
Essential
- Ability to research and critically review literature.
- Understanding of application of the audit process to clinical work.
Desirable
- Submission of abstract to a national sexual health conference
- Publications in Medline listed peer-reviewed journals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Good IT skills
- Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff.
- Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good use of spoken and written English.
- Creative problem-solving approach to issues.
- Evidence of good organisational skills.
- A commitment to personal CPD.
- Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Desirable
Person Specification
Education, Qualification and Specialist Skills
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- At least four years of postgraduate training
Desirable
- Current Diploma of Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Current Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Letter in Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
- Current Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Letter in Competence in Subdermal implants (LoC SDI)
- Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the provision of sexual health in the NHS for at least 12 months.
- Experience of treating STIs including gonorrhoea and syphilis
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and young people
Desirable
- Experience in fitting of intrauterine contraceptive devices.
- Experience in subdermal contraceptive implant fitting and removal.
- Experience in near patient microscopy.
- Experience of prescribing HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis
Management and Administration Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate in management process.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- An understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Proven administrative ability.
- Understanding of management goals
- Participation in service evaluation
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
- Ability to teach clinical skills
Desirable
- CPD activities relevant to teaching skills.
Research
Essential
- Ability to research and critically review literature.
- Understanding of application of the audit process to clinical work.
Desirable
- Submission of abstract to a national sexual health conference
- Publications in Medline listed peer-reviewed journals.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure.
- Good IT skills
- Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff.
- Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Good use of spoken and written English.
- Creative problem-solving approach to issues.
- Evidence of good organisational skills.
- A commitment to personal CPD.
- Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work.
Desirable
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
