Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a specialist in contraception and sexual health to deliver high-quality services in STI diagnosis, manage complex contraceptive methods, and engage in training and supervision of healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will maintain clinical skills and participate in continuous professional development within a dynamic clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in sexual health services and contraception.
• Ability to maintain clinical skills and professional accreditation.
• Involvement in teaching healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provision of complex contraceptive services and STI management.
• Counselling for termination of pregnancy and suitable referrals.
• Education and supervision of healthcare trainees.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and manage administrative duties.

Job description

Provision of a complex and high-quality service in all aspects of contraception and sexual health, STI diagnosis and management, Genito-urinary medicine presentations, including syphilis, genital and pelvic pain syndromes, genital dermatology and HIV diagnosis.

Adoption and maintenance of best practice guidelines as offered by FSRH, RCOG, BASHH, BHIVA and NICE, and continuing to enhance service profile and engagement with local, regional and national colleagues, groups and networks.

Counselling and provision of all methods of contraception. Provision of a complex and deep implant service and a complex LARC service is part of this job role.

Assessment and supervision of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV infection, provision and management.

Provision of specialist clinical services dependant on service needs and the skills and interests of the individual.

Counselling for TOP and appropriate referral.

Provision of clinical advice and support when requested by other primary, secondary and tertiary care services and actively contribute to MDTs.

Maintain clinical skills and professional accreditation, to include meeting the CPD requirements of the Faculty of Sexual Health and Reproductive Healthcare and the appropriate Royal College.

Maintain accurate and legible records of clinical work and to use IT as appropriate.

Complete administrative duties relating to patients care such as dictating letters; reviewing the results of investigations and acting upon abnormal results; dealing with clinical incidents and complaints

Involvement in teaching and training of GPs, Umbrella pharmacists and partners, and other specialities is an expected part of this role.

Educational supervisor and clinical supervision of CSRH trainees within the department. Clinical supervision of other trainees within the department.

To be involved in the teaching of DFSRH and LoC trainees, medical students and other health professionals.

Provide teaching, advice, support and supervision of nurses undergoing training for patient group directives (PGDs) and nurse prescribing.

Support and contribute to the professional development of medical, nursing and other staff, as appropriate.