Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic doctor interested in the specialty to join the HIV and Integrated Sexual Health teams at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust based at the Crawley clinic.
This is a substantive full-time post, but consideration will be made for people who would like to work less than full time hours or do sessional work.
The post holder will be expected to staff Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics including LARC clinics if suitably trained (the option of training in LARC methods is available) as well as routine HIV outpatient clinics.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to staff Sexual Health & Contraception outpatient clinics including LARC clinics if suitably trained (the option of training in LARC methods is available) as well as routine HIV outpatient clinics. To provide senior cover during clinics.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will primarily be staffing clinics 09.00-17.00 with one evening clinic per week (11-19:00 on this day) and likely 1:4 Saturday morning GUM/ISH clinic. Suitably qualified post holder will also have their own cohort of outpatients living with HIV. Main responsibilities is to independently manage patients in booked and integrated sexual health clinics and be the senior clinician on the clinic floor.
See attached Job description for full details.
Person specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Basic medical degree
2. Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
3. Postgraduate qualification or appropriate specialist qualification
4. Four years post-graduation, with two years in the relevant specialty.
Desirable criteria
5. Higher Degree
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
6. Clinical experience in the UK
7. Clinical experience in sexual health, contraception & HIV
Desirable criteria
8. Clinical experience in HIV, sexual health & contraception
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
9. Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
10. Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
11. Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
13. Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
14. Research experience
15. Publications
16. Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
17. Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
18. Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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