Consultant in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Consultant in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health to join a multidisciplinary team in Somerset. The role involves providing clinical care, managing complex contraception procedures, and supporting training initiatives. Ideal candidates will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in integrated sexual health services. The position offers flexible working options and a supportive environment for career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Licence to practice.
• FSRH registered trainer.
• LoC IUT and LoC SDI.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare across Somerset.
• Manage sexually transmitted infections with support from GU consultants.
• Undertake training clinics for health professionals.

Skills

Communication

Education

Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

MFSRH

MRCOG

Diploma in Genito-Urinary Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health

The role of Consultant in Community Sexual & Reproductive Health (CSRH) is a new post based within Somerset Wide Integrated Sexual Health (SWISH). The post holder will join a multidisciplinary team in providing clinical care across Somerset. Currently the service has its main hub in Taunton with eight community clinics across the county.

This post has been created to provide support for the newly created specialist complex contraception service within SWISH and the postholder will join the existing CSRH consultant in delivering this service. SWISH are anticipating a second main hub opening in Yeovil, an area with high levels of unmet sexual health need, and a second CSRH consultant will support service development. Responsibilities of the post will include the lead role for training in LARC/FSRH qualifications as well as Training Programme Director for the Somerset GTP. The role involves working at the main hub in Taunton and SWISH community sites and working alongside the Starling (HIV) service to support the ongoing process of integration.

We encourage applicants to make contact with us to explore the role further.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the post will be as follows:

To provide comprehensive sexual and reproductive healthcare across Somerset and to supervise and provide assistance to the multidisciplinary team.

To provide contraception for patients with significant co-morbidities and develop pathways to allow ease of co-ordination of patient care between specialties.

To undertake complex contraception procedures with the use of ultrasound, including removal of deeply sited implants.

Manage sexually transmitted infections presenting within a sexual healthcare setting, with support of GU consultant colleagues as appropriate.

Triage referrals and offer telephone and email advice to healthcare professionals.

Undertake training clinics for health professionals seeking FSRH qualifications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting Job Description for further information on this post, including an outline of the duties of the role and an indicative job plan. The Job Description also contains greater detail relating to the organisation and delivery of the SWISH service as well outlining the other clinical staff working within the department. On the final page are contact details of relevant staff should you wish to discuss the post further or arrange a visit to the department and we would welcome contact from prospective candidates. The post has received approval by the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Licence to practice.
• MFSRH (Membership of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare).
• FSRH registered trainer.
• LoC IUT (Letter of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques).
• LoC SDI (Letter of Competence in Subdermal Implants).
• Certificate of completion (or within six months) of specialist training and eligibility for the specialist register in community sexual and reproductive health.
• Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
• LoC Med Ed (Letter of Competence in Medical Education) or PGEA (Postgraduate Education Accreditation) in Medical Education.
• MRCOG (Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).
• Diploma in Genito-Urinary Medicine (GUM).
• Ultrasound Special Skills Module.

Experience

• Experience of working in an integrated sexual health service, including provision of STI related care.
• Experience of safeguarding adults and children procedures and management.
• Experience of providing services to young people including under 16s.
• Competent in undertaking complex contraception procedures using ultrasound, including deep implant removal.
• Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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.