Job summary NCTH and Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting to further develop our clinical MDT for the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health (NCTH). This is a large national service to provide transgender healthcare nationally. The service will operate within the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Healthcare Network (NCTHnet). This post will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to develop, or further develop, their clinical experience in the exciting and rewarding field of transgender healthcare. The successful candidate will join our internationally renowned clinical MDT and provide transgender healthcare assessments, recommendations for gender affirming medical and surgical treatments and supervision of gender affirming hormonal treatment We are acutely aware that access to formal training in our field of practice is sadly lacking (inter)nationally. Therefore, we are committed to offering the successful, motivated candidate any clinical training required to become a 'Lead Clinician' in transgender healthcare. The successful candidate will have opportunities to become an integral part of our services' academic programme, including research opportunities and medical/clinical education. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to undertake service development activities, particularly further developing collaborative approaches to delivering transgender health with our primary care colleagues. Main duties of the job Consultant Psychiatrist in Transgender Healthcare in the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health Network (NCTHnet) Applications are invited for a post for 10 PAs as a full-time Transgender Healthcare Consultant (Psychiatrist) post working in NCTHnet. This is a new post as part of the services expansion. Less than full time working and/or job shares will be considered. The successful candidate must have the MRCPsych or equivalent and be eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or anticipate being eligible within six months of the interview. About us TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons. We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity. The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team. The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 186 964736 Job locations Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health 12 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL Job description Job responsibilities The post will be based at 12 Broad Street and will provide outpatient assessments and treatment there or remote video consultation. The successful post-holder will be expected, with suitable training, to work as a Lead Clinician in transgender healthcare and undertake transgender healthcare assessments, recommendations for gender affirming medical treatments, recommendations for gender affirming surgical treatments, manage a caseload, and liaise with primary care for the delivery of these treatments and also other services as required. NCTH will provide the entirety of this training while in post with the support (if required) of the Gender Identity Healthcare course. The post holder will have a significant exciting opportunity to provide leadership to forge and form better working with primary care in the delivery of transgender healthcare across the nation. It is expected that the post holder will develop or continue to develop specialist knowledge in transgender healthcare and attend (if required) the Royal College of Physicians and University of London Gender Identity Healthcare course. This course will be funded through this employment. It is anticipated that the post-holder will provide special interest or placement opportunities for medical staff in training grades. It is hoped that the post holder will provide leadership in collaboration with the educationists in NCTH to develop clinical fellowships. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team to support reflective practice and learning through audit and research. The post holder will have opportunity to provide leadership and participate in the development of research within the development to further the evidence base in this area. Other developmental aspects of the clinical role will be to maintain national links with other services and specialists within the field; develop further links with primary care. Job description Job responsibilities The post will be based at 12 Broad Street and will provide outpatient assessments and treatment there or remote video consultation. The successful post-holder will be expected, with suitable training, to work as a Lead Clinician in transgender healthcare and undertake transgender healthcare assessments, recommendations for gender affirming medical treatments, recommendations for gender affirming surgical treatments, manage a caseload, and liaise with primary care for the delivery of these treatments and also other services as required. NCTH will provide the entirety of this training while in post with the support (if required) of the Gender Identity Healthcare course. The post holder will have a significant exciting opportunity to provide leadership to forge and form better working with primary care in the delivery of transgender healthcare across the nation. It is expected that the post holder will develop or continue to develop specialist knowledge in transgender healthcare and attend (if required) the Royal College of Physicians and University of London Gender Identity Healthcare course. This course will be funded through this employment. It is anticipated that the post-holder will provide special interest or placement opportunities for medical staff in training grades. It is hoped that the post holder will provide leadership in collaboration with the educationists in NCTH to develop clinical fellowships. The post holder will work within the multidisciplinary team to support reflective practice and learning through audit and research. The post holder will have opportunity to provide leadership and participate in the development of research within the development to further the evidence base in this area. Other developmental aspects of the clinical role will be to maintain national links with other services and specialists within the field; develop further links with primary care. Person Specification Contractual Requirements Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months (General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Intellectual Disability, Forensic). Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Medical Qualification MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Completion of RCP PGDip Gender Identity Health Practice Additional clinical qualifications. Knowledge Essential Excellent knowledge in Speciality Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Experience of clinical working with transgender and non-binary patients Experience in communication in potentially challenging circumstances Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Desirable Wide range of transgender healthcare experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Experience as working as a 'Lead Clinician' in transgender healthcare Experience in assessment in transgender health Experience in recommendations for gender affirming medical treatment Experience in recommendations for gender affirming surgical treatment Experience in endocrinology and/or cross sex hormonal treatment Academic Skills and Life long Learning Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead a team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients Person Specification Contractual Requirements Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months (General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Intellectual Disability, Forensic). Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Medical Qualification MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Completion of RCP PGDip Gender Identity Health Practice Additional clinical qualifications. Knowledge Essential Excellent knowledge in Speciality Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Experience of clinical working with transgender and non-binary patients Experience in communication in potentially challenging circumstances Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others Desirable Wide range of transgender healthcare experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Experience as working as a 'Lead Clinician' in transgender healthcare Experience in assessment in transgender health Experience in recommendations for gender affirming medical treatment Experience in recommendations for gender affirming surgical treatment Experience in endocrinology and/or cross sex hormonal treatment Academic Skills and Life long Learning Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Ability to work in and lead a team Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Participated in continuous professional development Able to use and appraise clinical evidence Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Address Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health 12 Broad Street Nottingham NG1 3AL Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)