Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking to appoint to an 8PA Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Royal Hallamshire Hospital to deliver high quality direct patient care and support specialist training in Sexual and reproductive healthcare.

The post holder will provide:

Consultant input within the Sheffield Sexual Health Services including routine and complex contraceptive services and training.

Two menopause clinics a week as part of the Directorate of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology (OGN). These will be based in Jessop Wing of the Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post if such a person is appointed; modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The Consultant will undertake a full range of medical duties in Contraception Clinics and Sexual Health Clinics and will be expected to work with clinical colleagues supported by local managers in providing a safe, efficient, and effective service for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The post holder will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues and will actively contribute to the governance arrangements of the department.

The post holder will provide active support to the leadership team to support the continued development of the Integrated Sexual Health Service in Sheffield including the development of additional services in community settings in order to enhance access to services ensuring that patient safety, confidentiality, and effective clinical governance are maintained and to help develop appropriate clinical pathways.

A key element of this role is to deliver specialist training. The candidate will be expected to deliver and contribute to the development of internal and external specialist training. This includes training DFSRH, inter-uterine devices and sub-dermal implants for contraception. The applicant would also be expected to contribute to the delivery of local courses relating to all aspects of sexual health and provide expertise and drive in delivering a robust training programme.

There is no on call associated with this post.

About us

Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award-winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high-quality care, as well as family-friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Sexual & Reproductive Health Consultant
Essential

• Full registration (with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview.
• If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• MFSRH
• CCT Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent
• Menopause ATSM or BMS advanced certificate in Principles and practice of Menopause care or equivalent
• Dip GUM
• Faculty LoC in Med Education or Equivalent
• PPMC Trainer

Clinical governance and audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit

Desirable

• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Management and Administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in NHS
• Experience of working with management groups

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio

Teaching and training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Desirable

• To have the ability to teach all groups of staff

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate

Desirable

• Publications in Peer reviewed journals.
• Ideas for future research whilst in post

Clinical experience
Essential

• Minimum Five years full - time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis).
• Experience in counselling women with unplanned pregnancies.
• Faculty LoC for subdermal implants and Intrauterine techniques
• Faculty registered trainer for DFSRH and LoCs
• USS for deep implant removals
• USS for coil localisation
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings for example community clinics and outreach settings in colleges.
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in benign gynaecology, with evidence of competence in contemporary management strategies in this area
• Ability to assess and manage women presenting with menopausal symptoms
• Ability to assess and manage abnormal bleeding in peri and post menopausal women and unscheduled bleeding on HRT

Desirable

• STIF course
• Ultrasonography for dating gestational age and localisation of IUCD
• Vasectomy surgery
• Surgical and Medical pregnancy termination
• Medical Gynaecology
• Hysteroscopy
• Endometrial biopsy
• Colposcopy
• Vulva pathology
• Management of abortion care

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