Job summary
The post has 8 Programmed Activities; 8 for direct patient care and 2 for supporting activities. A final timetable will be confirmed with the successful candidate on appointment and reviewed after an appropriate period in line with the Trusts job planning policy. The post will be based within the Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford sexual health services.
We are seeking to recruit a Consultant with specialist skills in integrated sexual health and HIV medicine (including leading outpatient HIV clinics, management of sexually transmitted infections & contraception). Strong team-working skills and a keen interest in training, education and service development are essential.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will independently deliver walk-in and appointment clinics in integrated sexual health and HIV medicine.
The post-holder will be required to play a leadership role within the sexual health teams. There will be a significant commitment to teaching and supervision of junior medical and nursing staff.
Active contribution to MDTs, audit and clinical governance will also be expected.
About us
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Inclusion service offers psychological and drug & alcohol services, in the community, and in prisons, and has contracts across the country.
As an organisation we serve a population of 1.5 million and currently employ around 9000 members of staff.
We have a wide range of exciting opportunities for people looking to work in a truly integrated NHS organisation. By joining MPFT you will become part of a team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:
- Putting people at the heart of what we do
- Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
- Delivering better health, better care in partnership
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job details and requirements can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job details and requirements can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP
- CCT in GUM or equivalent and entry on Specialist Register, or eligibility within 6 months of prospective interview date
- DipGUM
- DipHIV
- DCSRH
Desirable
- Letter of competence in sub-dermal implants
- Letter of competence in intrauterine techniques
- MCSRH / FCSRH
- Higher Degree (e.g MD/PhD)
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising trainees
- Experience of providing undergraduate and / or post graduate medical teaching
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of Clinical and Information Governance
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- IT Skills
- Ability to travel between service venues when required
Desirable
- Experience of research methodology
- Formal training in teaching skills / teaching qualification
- Awareness of wider local, regional and national policy developments in sexual health and sexual health promotion
Knowledge
Essential
- Completed GUM higher specialist training (or equivalent)
- Evidence of participation in relevant continuing professional development
- A working understanding of child and adult safeguarding issues
- Evidence of implementation of best practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance and quality outcomes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification
- Full GMC registration
- MRCP
- CCT in GUM or equivalent and entry on Specialist Register, or eligibility within 6 months of prospective interview date
- DipGUM
- DipHIV
- DCSRH
Desirable
- Letter of competence in sub-dermal implants
- Letter of competence in intrauterine techniques
- MCSRH / FCSRH
- Higher Degree (e.g MD/PhD)
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience in supervising trainees
- Experience of providing undergraduate and / or post graduate medical teaching
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of Clinical and Information Governance
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
- IT Skills
- Ability to travel between service venues when required
Desirable
- Experience of research methodology
- Formal training in teaching skills / teaching qualification
- Awareness of wider local, regional and national policy developments in sexual health and sexual health promotion
Knowledge
Essential
- Completed GUM higher specialist training (or equivalent)
- Evidence of participation in relevant continuing professional development
- A working understanding of child and adult safeguarding issues
- Evidence of implementation of best practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical governance and quality outcomes
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).
