iCaSH Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health
Location: Cambridgeshire, East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust. Closing Date: 28 June 2026.
Overview
Provide specialist HIV and Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) care for sexual health services across the East of England for a 12‑month contract covering parental leave. Work 6 days per week (24 hours) delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care, supporting complex case management and routine services within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver specialist HIV and GUM care – complex STI management and follow‑up.
- Perform comprehensive sexual health assessments, testing and treatment, including HIV testing, counselling and result communication.
- Contribute to prevention strategies such as PrEP, vaccination and health promotion.
- Support nurse‑led services, offering expert clinical advice.
- Conduct teaching, audit and continuous service improvement activities.
- Provide medical support and advice in clinic and by telephone to colleagues.
- Participate in induction, training and education of new staff and external partners.
- Engage in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
- Maintain high standard documentation in paper and electronic systems.
- Adhere to clinical governance, quality outcomes and data protection regulations.
- Contribute to financial sustainability and risk management of the department.
Qualifications & Training
- Full registration and licence with the General Medical Council (GMC).
- BASHH registered trainer or willingness to undertake training for sexual health specialty.
- FSRH registered trainer or willingness to undertake training for reproductive health specialty.
- Diploma in GUM for sexual health specialty; diploma in FSRH for reproductive health specialty.
Experience
- Significant post‑registration experience in Sexual Health, HIV or Reproductive Health/Contraception specialties.
- Experience delivering contraceptive, sexual and reproductive health care.
- Exposure to clinical issues in women's health, including obstetrics, gynaecology or general practice.
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality outcomes and clinical governance frameworks.
- Proficient IT skills – clinical electronic patient record systems, email and Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of contraception and related guidance (e.g., Fraser guidance for young people).
- Experience in audit, research projects and service development.
- Excellent communication, patient‑centred approach and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Safeguarding
- Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Applicants will be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
EEO Statement
The Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from all suitable candidates.
