Job summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for any doctor wishing to gain experience in Sexual Health who is considering a career in genitourinary medicine, sexual and reproductive health, general practice or obstetrics and gynaecology. The appointee would contribute to delivering Integrated Sexual Health care within Unity sexual Health Services, and will be based at Central Health Clinic, Tower Hill, Bristol BS2 OJD. There would be an opportunity to gain the Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (DFSRH) and potentially obtain the Letter of Competence for the contraceptive implant (LoC SDI) and intra-uterine devices (LoC IUT). There may also be an opportunity to attend specialist clinics depending on areas of interest. The position is open to those who meet the Person Specification as a Clinical Fellow appointment. The appointee will provide clinical care for patients attending our integrated sexual health service including genitourinary conditions, contraception and results management.
Main duties of the job
The job purpose is to work as part of a team whose aim is to enable patients to make informed choices about their own sexual and reproductive health by providing contraception and sexual health care of a high quality to all service users, whether accessed by self-referral or formal referral from outside agencies.
The post holder will be responsible professionally to the Lead Clinicians.
The post holder will have a responsibility to be aware of and adhere to the current Clinical Standards and Procedures for the services. Additionally, the post holder will comply with all legislation relating to the control of fertility, including the Abortion Act, NHS Trust and PCT (Sexually transmitted Diseases) Directions 2000.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please see the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Awareness of Confidentiality and Consent issues
- Awareness of lord Fraser Guidelines
- Knowledge of Child protection procedures
- Experience of audit projects and audit cycles
- Experience teaching Medical students +/- nursing team
Desirable
- Previous experience with Sexual & Reproductive Health work and/or Genito-urinary Medicine &/or abortion care
- Previous participation in research projects
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good relationships and communication with patients
- Good working relationships with colleagues
- Ability to perform a sensitive genital examination in women.
- Ability to perform a sensitive genital examination in men
- Ability to work in a multi-professional team
- Able to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude
- Capacity to recognise own limitations and seek advice appropriately
- Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & awareness to full investigation of problems
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Administration skills
- Driving License and own vehicle
- Professional behaviour and probity
- Capacity to organise information/time effectively in a planned manner
- Evidence of interest in sexual health
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent primary medical qualification
- Eligible for full GMC registration at time of appointment
- Evidence of achievement of FY1/2 competencies
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- DFSRH
- Teaching Qualification
Other
Essential
- Eligibility to work in the UK
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 (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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Central Health clinic
Tower Hill
Bristol
BS2 0JD