Specialty Doctor - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time Specialist grade doctor position in Sexual Health at a leading healthcare trust, focusing on integrated sexual health services. The role offers opportunities for professional development in HIV Medicine and contraception, with a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes

Staff accommodation

Pension options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Four years of post-registration medical experience required.
• Experience in GU Medicine or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct history taking, examination, and treatment of patients.
• Support management of patients with HIV disease.
• Participate in clinical governance and training activities.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Team Working

Education

MB ChB

DRCOG

DFSRH

Job description

This post is a replacement substantive position. The appointment will be a part-time (2 PA) Specialist grade doctor in Sexual Health, with a potential for a whole-time post when the current post holder retires in April 2026, based at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

The appointee will work towards DFSRH and/or STIF intermediate, gaining experience in contraception and/or genitourinary medicine. Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques and/or Subdermal Implant techniques are desirable, but training can be provided.

The role involves delivering clinics in integrated sexual health, including booked appointments and drop-in sessions (subject to COVID-19 restrictions), alongside sexual health nurses (advanced nurse practitioners and band 6 nurses working to PGD), healthcare assistants providing STI screening, and supporting clinicians and other doctors. There is no in-patient responsibility.

The appointee will collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to identify clinical governance and training needs, contributing to local training programs for staff accreditation.

Main duties of the job

1. History taking, examination, investigation, and treatment of patients in the Genitourinary Medicine department according to clinic protocols.
2. Supporting the management of patients with HIV disease.
3. Adhering to Trust policies, procedures, and clinic guidelines.
4. Keeping up to date with clinical guidelines, medical practice, and safeguarding policies.
5. Participating in departmental educational activities, including teaching and training.
6. Engaging in external educational activities, such as courses and conferences.
7. Participating in audit and clinical governance activities.
8. Providing medical support to non-medical staff.
9. Performing administrative tasks like correspondence, data compilation, and protocol development.
10. Maintaining clinical liaison with other hospital departments, GPs, and agencies.
11. Contributing to the development of clinical networks within Genitourinary Medicine in the West Midlands.

About us

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands, serving 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital offers comprehensive hospital services, with ongoing upgrades including a new critical care unit, neonatal unit, and a planned new Emergency Department.

We are recognized as a supportive workplace that values teamwork, respect, compassion, and professionalism. We invest in our workforce and offer attractive benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes, staff accommodation (subject to availability), pension options, and professional development opportunities.

We welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups, and individuals with disabilities, as these groups are underrepresented at senior levels. We value diversity and aim for equality in our recruitment.

Job description

The role is for a Specialty Doctor working 2 PAs per week, with potential to become full-time upon the current post holder’s retirement in April 2026, based at Manor Hospital in the Department of HIV & Genitourinary Medicine. It offers an excellent opportunity to develop a career in Sexual Health, with options to gain experience in HIV Medicine and contraception.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MB ChB and full GMC registration
• Desirable: Higher qualifications such as DRCOG, DFSRH

Skills and Aptitudes

• Essential: Ability to take sexual histories, conduct genital examinations, and investigations; good communication skills; clarity in spoken and written English; ability to work independently; accurate note-taking; competence with electronic records.
• Desirable: Skills in intrauterine device/system and implant insertion.

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Four years of post-registration medical experience.
• Desirable: Experience in GU Medicine or equivalent.

Key Competencies

• Essential: Ability to manage patients with STIs.
• Desirable: Managing patients requiring various contraceptive methods.

Other

• Highest ethical and professional standards; self-awareness of limitations; good communication; organizational skills; team working; flexibility; ability to meet deadlines; initiative and enthusiasm.