Overview
We are looking for a Band 6 clinician to join our highly skilled MDT based at The Laurels Gender Identity Clinic, in Exeter. We support Trans and non-binary adults to receive treatment tailored to their experiences of gender incongruence, offering specialist gender assessments and treatment plans, specific gender focused psychological therapy, speech and language therapy, specialist medical consultations, and surgical referrals. This is a specialist area offering unique care to a diverse population of clients. The work is interesting, rewarding, and can genuinely affect people s lives for the better. Devon Partnership NHS Trust is growing as we establish ourselves as one of the leading providers of mental health services in the country. Working as part of Devon Partnership NHS Trust, you will make a difference to people s lives from the moment you start.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Gender Specialists (CGS) are clinicians who provide a defined level of specialist assessment, support, and access to interventions for transgender patients attending the Laurels. As a CGS you will work as part of the service to support patients in line with the NHS England national service specification. The role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patients needs, and formulate treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary framework. The role involves monitoring gender-affirming hormones for trans male, trans female and non-binary patients. Part of this will involve close liaison with GP practices anywhere in England, as the Laurels is a national service. Excellent communication skills are vital in this role.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people s recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Gender Specialists (CGS) are clinicians who provide a defined level of specialist assessment, support, and access to interventions for transgender patients attending the Laurels. As a CGS you will work as part of the service to support patients in line with the NHS England national service specification. The role requires a clinician with specialist skills to assess patients needs, and formulate treatment plans within a multi-disciplinary framework. The role involves monitoring gender-affirming hormones for trans male, trans female and non-binary patients. Part of this will involve close liaison with GP practices anywhere in England, as the Laurels is a national service. Excellent communication skills are vital in this role.
The post holder will be part of the team providing a service to patients and, on occasions their families, including direct and indirect clinical work. You will be required to support the Practice Lead and the Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist in service development, and contribute to overall Clinical Governance of the service. You will demonstrate active clinical and managerial leadership skills within the team, providing education and supervision, where required, to junior team members and other professionals.
An essential criteria for this role is a willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery, including the Post Graduate Certificate in Gender Healthcare and/or the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (for those who are registered nurses).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Professional qualification (General/Mental Health/Learning Disability) to degree level or equivalent.
* Maintains current registration with NMC or relevant Professional body.
* Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery, including the Post Graduate Diploma in Gender Healthcare and/or the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification (for those who are registered nurses).
Desirable
* Non-Medical Prescriber.
* Demonstrate continued professional development to maintain professional registration.
* Training in transgender healthcare.
* Training in gender diversity.
Experience
Essential
* Experience of individual patient case management responsibility.
* Substantial experience of MDT working.
* Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the banding.
Desirable
* Experience of clinical working with transgender and non-binary patients.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Additional information
Employer details
Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address WESGIC
11-15 Dix's Field
Exeter
Devon
EX1 1QA
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