Job summary
Speciality Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health
8 Programmed Activities per week (Fixed term contract for 12 months with a view to long-term extension)
Applications are invited for the post of a full-time (0.8 WTE, 32 hours per week/ 8 Programmed activities per week) Speciality doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health based in the fully integrated Sexual Health service at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a fixed term contract of 12 months initially, with a view to long term extension. The post holder would be expected to work closely with the Lead consultant for Reproductive Health to facilitate provision of a comprehensive, high quality Sexual and Reproductive health service.
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC and must hold a current Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH), Letters of Competence in Intra-uterine techniques (LoC IUT), Sub-dermal Implant procedures (LoC SDI insertion and removal) and must be a Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered trainer with minimum of 3 years’ experience at SHO level or above and experience of working in an integrated sexual health service. Applicants must have the skills and experience of providing a wide range of contraceptive services with extensive experience of providing long-acting contraception.
Main duties of the job
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:-
The provision of a first class sexual & reproductive health service
Effective support and leadership to the staff engaged in the speciality
Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London
Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s service plans
Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the speciality, the Care Group or the Trust
About us
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service for patients referred to or walking into the service with contraceptive and sexual health needs. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the service
To contribute to the smooth running of the sexual health and contraceptive service i.e. administrative responsibilities.
To attend clinical supervision and to keep up to date in the latest knowledge, developments, research, and treatments in the field of contraception and sexual health.
To participate in the development of the Contraceptive Service and to work with other providers within KHP.
To contribute to the training, management and clinical supervision of staff who work within the sexual health and contraceptive service.
To provide support to nurses working to Patient Group Directives and providing LARC procedures
To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of doctors and nurses and carry out examination duties for medical students as required.
To participate in and contribute to audit.
To contribute to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Maintain knowledge and expertise in accordance with the CPD requirements of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and relevant Royal Colleges.
To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for some team members.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with your colleagues and the Clinical Director.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide a service for patients referred to or walking into the service with contraceptive and sexual health needs. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the service
To contribute to the smooth running of the sexual health and contraceptive service i.e. administrative responsibilities.
To attend clinical supervision and to keep up to date in the latest knowledge, developments, research, and treatments in the field of contraception and sexual health.
To participate in the development of the Contraceptive Service and to work with other providers within KHP.
To contribute to the training, management and clinical supervision of staff who work within the sexual health and contraceptive service.
To provide support to nurses working to Patient Group Directives and providing LARC procedures
To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of doctors and nurses and carry out examination duties for medical students as required.
To participate in and contribute to audit.
To contribute to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
Maintain knowledge and expertise in accordance with the CPD requirements of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and relevant Royal Colleges.
To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
To work in conjunction with clinical and professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for some team members.
To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
To undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with your colleagues and the Clinical Director.
To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence based practice and maintaining patient safety.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MB BCh/MB ChB (or equivalent medical degree)
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
- Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer (FRT)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with provision of all forms of contraception and management of side effects of contraception.
- Experience with management of sexually transmitted infections Experience of working in an integrated sexual health service in a hospital or community setting
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to junior doctors and nurses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MB BCh/MB ChB (or equivalent medical degree)
- Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH)
- Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer (FRT)
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
Training and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience with provision of all forms of contraception and management of side effects of contraception.
- Experience with management of sexually transmitted infections Experience of working in an integrated sexual health service in a hospital or community setting
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of providing clinical supervision to junior doctors and nurses
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
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).
