Specialty Doctor In Sexual Health

Central London Community Healthcare Nhs Trust; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting a Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health for a fixed-term 12 months, based at Hatfield Sexual Health Centre. The post involves leading GUM/LARC clinics, providing senior clinical support, and shaping service development in Hertfordshire within a large integrated sexual health service.

Applicants must hold GMC registration, DipGUM, LoC IUT and LoC SDI, with substantial independent sexual health experience.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Eligible to work in the UK and GMC registered.
• Full GMC registration with Licence to Practise.
• DipGUM, LoC IUT and LoC SDI.
• Significant experience working independently in sexual health.
• There is no on-call commitment; SPA time provided for development.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, diagnose and treat sexually transmitted infections and sexual health care.
• Provide senior cover for GUM/SRH clinics and supervise nursing/junior medical teams.
• Lead specialist GUM clinics and LARC services; develop new/existing clinical services.
• Coordinate onward internal and external referrals and contribute to non-clinical duties.
• Support education, teaching and training; participate in audits, governance and research.
• Contribute to strategic direction of sexual health services across Hertfordshire.

Skills

Verbal comms

Written comms

Teamwork

IT literacy

Planning

Flexibility

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration & Licence to Practise

DipGUM

LoC IUT

LoC SDI

Eligible to work in UK

Job description

Job summary

Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health (fixed term 12 months)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Specialty Doctor to join Sexual Health Hertfordshire, an integrated sexual and reproductive health service provided by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Based at Hatfield Sexual Health Centre, you will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive sexual health care across Hertfordshire, including management of sexually transmitted infections, HIV prevention (PrEP), contraception and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC).

The successful candidate will lead young person-prioritised, complex GUM and LARC clinics, provide senior clinical support to nursing and medical colleagues, and contribute to the ongoing development of innovative and patient-centred sexual health services.

This fixed-term post offers an excellent opportunity to develop leadership, educational and service development skills within a large, integrated sexual health service. Alongside clinical duties, you will act as Clinical Supervisor for a GPST1 trainee, participate in teaching, audit, quality improvement and research activities, and help shape the future direction of sexual health services across Hertfordshire. We anticipate recruiting to a substantive role with enhanced leadership responsibilities at the conclusion of this fixed-term appointment.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will be responsible for investigating, diagnosing and treating sexually transmitted infections and all aspects of sexual and reproductive health, providing senior cover for GUM/SRH clinics to members of the non-medical and junior medical teams.

They will be expected to provide specialist GUM clinics and LARC and assist in the development of new and existing clinical services. In addition, they will also be responsible for checking and acting on laboratory results. The post-holder will be encouraged take up further training to gain competencies to be able to provide senior cover for GUM clinics to members of the non-medical and junior medical teams.

The post-holder will be responsible for arranging appropriate onward internal and external patient referrals. The post-holder will also be expected to contribute to non-clinical duties (e.g. GPST1 programme co-ordination/supervision and managerial responsibilities) as delegated. The doctor shall contribute to the development of the multidisciplinary team by offering support, education and teaching/training where required.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration, DipGUM, LoC IUT and LoC SDI qualifications, with significant experience working independently in sexual health services. There is no on-call commitment, and dedicated SPA time is included to support professional development, clinical governance and educational responsibilities.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum pro rata, plus Fringe Zone Allowance

Contract

Fixed term, 12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Closing date

29 October 2026

Essential Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Eligible to work in UK
• Full registration with the GMC and Licence to Practise
• DipGUM
• LoC IUT
• LoC SDI

Desirable Qualifications

• MRCP or MRCOG or MCSRH or equivalent
• Higher degree
• Teaching qualification
• Experience in Complex Implant removal/Scanning

Essential Experience

• Considerable experience in full-time foundation training (or equivalent)
• Experience of audit and Clinical Governance
• Experience of working with young people and safeguarding
• Experience in Sexual and Reproductive Health healthcare

Desirable Experience

• Scientific publications, presentations at conferences/seminars etc
• Previous demonstrable experience in service development
• Experience in teaching medical trainees and other professionals

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Computer skills and IT literacy
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Managing self effectively
• Ability to plan ahead whilst being innovative and flexible in approach

Essential Key Attributes

• Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand our Trust values with behaviour that reinforces these values
• Flexible, dynamic, confident and assertive
• Know when to ask for help
• Able to cope with stressful situations, undertake responsibility and make effective decisions
• Non-judgemental approach

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.