Job Summary

Working in a clinical session providing contraception, especially long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and the testing and management of sexual infections. The holder of the post would work alongside a medical and nursing team in providing services in a level 3 Integrated sexual health service. Experience of independent practice in LARC provision is essential. Experience of providing contraception to specific populations such as young people, peri-menopausal women and those with specific medical conditions would be desirable. Prior experience in management of sexual infections, is essential as training. This post is not recognised for specialty training.

Main Duties of the Job

• Actively participate in clinical governance activities
• Pursue continuing medical education to the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive health and GMC guidelines.

About Us

Working at North Middlesex Hospital's Sexual Health Service offers a rewarding opportunity to support patients in a welcoming, confidential, and inclusive environment. The service is known for its compassionate, patient-centred care, providing essential sexual health advice, testing, and treatment to a diverse community. Being part of the team allows staff to make a meaningful difference in public health while working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to promoting wellbeing, education, and stigma-free care

Job Responsibilities

• Providing contraception, especially long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and the testing and management of sexual infections.
• Work independently, but within competencies at all times. Seek senior support where necessary.
• Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.
• Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.
• Actively contribute to clinical guidelines development, clinical governance activities.
• Work with manager to stay up-to-date with EPR changes
• Ensure accurate, complete and contemporaneous coding of clinical activity.
• Pursue continuing medical education to the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive health and GMC guidelines.
• Actively participate in the Units Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant specialty bodies.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration at time of appointment and holds a current licence to practice.
• DFSRH
• Letters of competence in subdermal implants & intrauterine techniques

Desirable

• MFSRH
• Relevant qualification/accreditation in medical education as per FSRH requirements to become a Faculty Registered Trainer e.g. Postgraduate Course In Medical Education for Sexual and Reproductive Health (or completed within 12 months of appointment)
• DIPGUM or STIF advanced competencies or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Significant Clinical Experience in sexual and reproductive health provision in UK
• Clinical experience in diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections
• Experience of audit, quality improvement and other aspects of clinical governance
• Experience on providing training and education to undergraduates and other members of the multidisciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Able to work on their own initiative. Able to recognise own limitation and ask for help or support as appropriate.
• Ability to demonstrate effective team working.
• Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council.
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and relatives. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues

Other

Essential

• Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
• Respects and promotes individual rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and cultures

Additional Information

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.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

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Address: North Middlesex Hospital, London, N18 1QX

Employer's website: https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant in Sexual Health & HIV - Emily Cheserem - [contact hidden]