Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This is a part-time (0.4 WTE) vacancy at Salaried GP level in Sexual Health at Axess Sexual Health, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington and Halton Sexual Health service. Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and should be on the GMC GP register. This is a less than full-time post with flexible working hours dependent on candidate needs.
Please see below job description for full role breakdown.
Main duties of the job
To undertake clinics in integrated sexual health, including contraception provision and provision of long-acting contraception, STI investigation and management.
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will:
* Be approachable, non-judgemental and responsive to patients' needs irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or sexuality.
* Provide accurate and up-to-date information on contraception, sexual and reproductive health and sexually transmitted infections to patients and other professionals.
* Assess, examine and treat patients presenting to clinics or drop-in services including history taking, examination and provision of appropriate contraceptive and reproductive health advice.
* Issue oral contraceptives/patch/vaginal ring/EHC/barrier methods.
* Assess and manage sexually transmitted infections.
* Provide preventative care (Vaccinations, Pre-Exposure HIV prophylaxis).
* Issue and administer injectable methods of contraception.
* Counsel and offer Long Acting Reversible Contraception as per NICE guidance.
* Insertion, review and removal of intrauterine methods.
* Insertion and removal of contraceptive subdermal implants.
* Provide pre-pregnancy advice to women planning a pregnancy.
* Undertake pregnancy testing.
* Support and give advice regarding unplanned pregnancies and referring for termination of pregnancy as per local policy.
* Ensure smooth running of the clinic by supporting nursing staff working to PGDs.
* Give medical advice over the telephone if needed during a clinical session to other doctors, nurses, pharmacists or other professional groups.
* Provide information and advice on sexually transmitted infections.
* Perform male and female examinations as appropriate, take appropriate tests and recognise any abnormal findings.
* Promote the safe sex message encouraging condom use.
* Respect a patient's needs and wishes.
* When treating patients under the age of 16 years, ensure that the under 16 risk assessment proforma is completed and that Fraser Guidance and safeguarding procedures are observed.
* Remain up to date with national clinical guidelines, FSRH, BASHH, NICE/Government guidelines and issues relating to child protection.
* Be familiar with local guidelines, procedures and clinical protocols and proformas and adhere to these.
* Participate in clinical governance and clinical audit in Sexual and Reproductive Health.
* Ensure confidentiality and privacy at all times.
Training & Education
Take an active role in the existing training programmes for DFSRH trainees, medical students, and other health professionals. Support the existing training programme for Registered Practitioners (nurses/midwives) undergoing training for Patient Group Directions (PGDs), non-medical prescribing and cervical cytology. Support and contribute to the professional development of medical, nursing and other staff as appropriate.
Person Specification
Skills & Ability
* Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
* Effective teaching.
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibilities and supervise staff.
* Ability to undertake robust audit within team structure.
* Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams.
Knowledge, Experience and Training
* Management of sexually transmitted infections.
* Contraception, Sexual and Reproductive Health.
* Clinical experience in other aspects of women's sexual health i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual counselling, etc.
* Knowledge and principles of resource and budget management.
* Understanding importance of clinician in management.
* Awareness of core values of NHS in its modern structure.
Education & Research
* Basic Medical Qualification registrable in UK.
* Full registration with GMC.
* Vocationally trained and accredited GP with MRCGP.
* Registered on the GMC GP Register or will be within 6 months.
* Faculty Registered Trainer status.
* Attendance at a STIF course.
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.
Contract
Permanent
Salary
£73,113 to £110,330 a year, pro rata
Job Locations
Axess Sexual Health - Warrington and Halton Sexual Health Service
Bath Street Health and Wellbeing Centre, Leigh Street
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