Job summary
This is a 8 PA NHS Consultant Post in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health. The post holder will be employed by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). The post will be based within the Stafford and Branston sexual health services.
We are seeking to recruit a Consultant who demonstrates experience of leadership in SRH as well as a wide experience in all aspects of CASH and GUM. Strong team-working skills and a keen interest in training, education and service development are essential.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will act as the Contraception Lead for the services and provide high quality evidence-based holistic care for patients with sexual health needs incorporating both contraception and GU 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, including CoSRH training, and supervision of junior medical and nursing staff.
Active contribution to 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:
Counselling on all aspects of contraception and prescribing of appropriate contraception Providing advice on and prescribing of emergency contraception Promotion of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) Fitting and removal of LARC methods as appropriate Provision of expert clinical practice in contraception Provision of expertise in complex LARC (including ultrasound) Discussion of TOP and appropriate referral Diagnosis, treatment and contact tracing of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Regular review of laboratory results Counselling on all aspects of STIs for patients and their partners Sexual health promotion To work with colleagues in other specialties for the benefit of patients To contribute actively to MDTs
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full job details and requirements can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification:
Counselling on all aspects of contraception and prescribing of appropriate contraception Providing advice on and prescribing of emergency contraception Promotion of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) Fitting and removal of LARC methods as appropriate Provision of expert clinical practice in contraception Provision of expertise in complex LARC (including ultrasound) Discussion of TOP and appropriate referral Diagnosis, treatment and contact tracing of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Regular review of laboratory results Counselling on all aspects of STIs for patients and their partners Sexual health promotion To work with colleagues in other specialties for the benefit of patients To contribute actively to MDTs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in CSRH or equivalent and entry on Specialist Register, or eligibility within 6 months of prospective interview date
- College Registered Trainer (or meets eligibility criteria)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our Trust's core behaviours
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
- Experience of providing undergraduate and / or post graduate medical teaching
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CCT in CSRH or equivalent and entry on Specialist Register, or eligibility within 6 months of prospective interview date
- College Registered Trainer (or meets eligibility criteria)
Experience
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the positive application of our Trust's core behaviours
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice
- Experience of providing undergraduate and / or post graduate medical teaching
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).
