About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a part-time (eight PAs per week) forward-thinking Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine to join our Newcastle Sexual Health Service.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established level three service, providing integrated Sexual Health Services across Newcastle. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will paly a key role in delivering high-quality patient-centred care developing innovative pathways and helping shape the future direction of Sexual Health Services within the City. The Service is currently undergoing transformation and workforce development including recruitment of consultant medical leadership roles
We are looking for a individual who is passionate about delivering excellent clinical care, improving access to services, reducing inequalities and supporting the development of an Integrated Sexual Health model that meets the needs of our diverse population.
Proposed interview date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Provide Clinical Leadership in GUM; Provide consultant-led GUM outpatient clinics; Diagnose and manage sexually transmitted infections; Deliver complex HIV testing; Provide expert advice regarding syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, genital dermatoses and complex sexual health presentations; Lead partner notification programmes; Support management of antimicrobial resistance in STI practice; Participate in safeguarding processes. Contribute to regional specialist MDT discussions.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Job description Job responsibilities
A Consultant has continuous responsibility for any patient under their care.
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Person Specification
Personal Attributes Essential
Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours. Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development. Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies. Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC.
Teaching & Education Essential
Experience of supervising resident medical staff. Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
Desirable
Qualification in medical education.
Qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification. Full GMC registration. Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Genitourinary Medicine, holds a certificate of Completion of Training in Genitourinary Medicine or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the six-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]. DIP GUM.
Desirable
Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc). Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education. Experience of working in the NHS. DIP HIV.
Audit and Research Essential
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice. Involvement in quality improvement measures. Ability to undertake multidisciplinary audit / audit in specialty area. Good presentation skills. Experience of clinical research.
Desirable
Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Experience Essential
Broad experience in Genitourinary Medicine. Ability to independently manage complex STI presentations. Good history & examination skills. Experience in HIV medicine. Experience of safeguarding practice. Experience delivering consultant-led outpatient care. Demonstrate an interest in the sexual health needs of a diverse local population.
Desirable
Experience of service redesign.
Management & Admin Experience Essential
Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues. Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.
Desirable
Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals. Management Course and / or Certificate.
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address STSFT
Summerhill Clinic
6-8 Ravensworth Terrace
NEWCASTLE
NE4 6AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stsft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)