Lead Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine
Solutions4Health are delighted to be offering the role of Lead Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine for Sexual Health Services at Newcastle. This is a full-time job with a salary of £99,532 - £131,964 depending on experience.
We are seeking a motivated doctor to join our multidisciplinary sexual health team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is for a lead clinician to provide clinical support, governance oversight, and compliance within the integrated Sexual Health Service, working up to 10 sessions per week.
Applicants must be fully registered medical practitioners with specialty training in Genitourinary Medicine, GMC Specialist Register eligibility (or within six months), and relevant diplomas in Genitourinary Medicine, HIV Medicine, and Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. FSRH Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques and Subdermal Contraceptive Implants are desirable.
The lead Consultant will manage clinics, deliver training and education, and provide clinical supervision to the team and broader sexual health partnership.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* To provide clinical leadership and act as a source of advice both within and out with the service in his/her field of expertise.
* Be a key person for advice, support and guidance to the team in the provision of sexual health services in the field of his/her expertise.
* In conjunction with the team, the Consultant will assist in the delivery of a comprehensive sexual health service to maintain the management and follow-up of patients accessing the service.
* Work with the HIV service across Newcastle (provided by the Infectious Diseases Team of the local acute NHS Trust) and where possible, participate in clinical and research trials and be an active member of the Northern Regional HIV network.
* Develop good working relationships with other relevant disciplines for example HIV/ID physicians, Public Health, Microbiology, Laboratory Services, General Medicine, Dermatology and Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and especially Primary Care.
* Ensure delivery of national and local strategies for Sexual Health.
* Formulate and update guidelines and protocols for the department where appropriate.
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.
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 discounts on shopping, gym membership, travel etc.
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Annual Leave that increases with the length of service
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
* Primary Medical Qualification
* Full GUM registration
* Completion of specialty training in Genitourinary Medicine (or equivalent) and entry onto the GMC Specialist Register (within 6 months from the date of AAC)
* Diploma in Genitourinary Medicine
* Diploma in HIV Medicine
* Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
* Higher academic degree
* Experience of partnership working with other statutory and voluntary bodies
* Membership of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare
* Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques, Subdermal Implants and Medical Education
Clinical Experience
* In-depth knowledge of the concepts surrounding modern and integrated sexual health
* Demonstrable thorough understanding of child protection issues
* Experience in managing patients with complex sexual health needs including those needing genital biopsies and minor surgical procedures
* Experience of managing simple and complex STIs in individuals living with HIV
* Ability to relate to community groups and work with and encourage user involvement in service planning
* Special skills relevant to sexual and reproductive health
* Ability to conduct evidence-based reviews
* Ability to undertake a health needs assessment and manage change as a result of its findings
* Ability to work with marginalized groups and show an understanding of the multiple factors that contribute to adverse outcomes and experiences
Management and Administration Experience
* Ability to help lead the delivery of the strategic and operational aspects of sexual health services across Newcastle upon Tyne
* Committed to lead in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfill the obligations of the Service and its workforce
* Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
* Proven experience of team leadership and team building initiatives
* Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues
* A thorough understanding of Clinical and Information Governance
* Understanding of management goals
* Awareness of wider local, regional and national policy developments in sexual health and sexual health promotion
Teaching
* Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Ability to teach clinical skills
* Holding a formal teaching qualification such as being a FSRH Registered Trainer
Research & Audit
* Understanding of application of the audit process to clinical work
* Experience of research methodology and ethics approval process
* Evidence of participation in audit
* Holder of external research grants
* Experience of collaborative research
* Publications in Medline listed peer-reviewed journals
* Ability to supervise research of trainees
* Evidence of having changed practice as a result of audit
Personal Attributes
* Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Service Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies
* Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
* Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfill the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce
* A commitment to personal unit CPD
* Ability and willingness to work the on-call rota
* Ability and willingness to work a more flexible pattern of working in the future if required, including evening and weekend work
* Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
* Ability to form constructive and effective professional relationships with patients and staff
* Supportive, tolerant and able to work within a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, GPs, nurses and other agencies
* Ability to communicate effectively with young people
* Good use of spoken and written English
* Creative problem-solving approach to issues
* Caring attitude 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.
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