About this role
Job summary
56 Dean Street is an award winning HIV and sexual health service based in Soho with a particular emphasis on HIV prevention and the sexual health care needs of LGBTQI+ people. It is Europe's busiest sexual health clinic with an attendance of approximately 110,000 patients per year. It cares for the third largest HIV cohort in the country with approximately 4,600 patients. 56 Dean Street has been commissioned to provide TransPlus, the first integrated gender, HIV and sexual health service by NHS England. Our vision is for an innovative and patient-centred service, based on the principle that patients must have equal access to services whatever their gender identity with reasonable adjustments to the delivery of care to match the individual's needs and circumstances.
Thepost is for a 10 PA Consultant in Gender Health, HIV Medicine and Sexual Health within the TransPlus gender dysphoria service, for 12 months fixed term. The job is based at 56 Dean Street, Soho.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria, in the role of a 'lead clinician' as per Appendix H of the NHSE Service specification: Gender Identity Services for Adults (Non-Surgical Interventions). They will formulate treatment plans for those who meet the diagnostic criteria, as well as providing endorsement for gender affirming surgery where appropriate. They will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, pharmacists and resident doctors to provide holistic and safe care for the duration of the patient's care under TransPlus. They will regularly attend multi-disciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases and ongoing service delivery. It is anticipated that the post holder will partake in research and audit within TransPlus.
Additionally, the post-holder will, in conjunction with the existing consultants, have responsibilities for providing advice, screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with STIs, including HIV infection. They will be committed to developing integrated HIV & sexual health services, optimize cost efficiency of the service, implement new technologies and develop new initiatives.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
Provide assessment and diagnosis of gender dysphoria
Formulate and monitor treatment plans for patients diagnosed with gender dysphoria at TransPlus
Assess readiness of patients for gender affirming surgeries and refer where appropriate
Provide advice, screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with STIs, including HIV infection.
Participate in the local HIV multidisciplinary meeting at 56 Dean Street.
Contribute to implementation of clinical pathways
Provide consultant advice and support to multidisciplinary team working in Gender Health, HIV and GUM clinics. Review complex cases requiring senior input.
Manage their own caseload of HIV patients
Provide supervision and support for nursing colleagues and junior medical colleagues providing management of patients with gender dysphoria, stable patient cohorts, management of seroconversion, starting/switching treatment and management of complex or unwell patients.
Work with colleagues to modernize the HIV care pathway to ensure effective use of resources.
Person Specification
Trust values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to patients and staff Open and honest Unfailingly kind Determined to develop
Education and qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)) Entry on the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register via one of the following: a.Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) (the proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) b.Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) c.European Community Rights MRCP (or equivalent) Dip HIV and DIP GUM
Desirable
RCP Professional Certificate in Adult GIH DFSRH LoC SDI LoC IUT Higher research degree (MD or PhD) Teaching Qualification Training in Management
Experience Essential
Evidence of broad based training experience and competence in sexual health, contraception and HIV care equivalent to that required for a UK CCT Experience of audit, quality improvement and other aspects of clinical governance Clinical and educational supervision experience Equality and diversity training Specialist interest in sexual health, contraception or HIV Medicine Experience of setting up and conducting clinical research studies and collaborating with other researchers
Desirable
Experience in gender dysphoria medicine Experience of setting up and evaluating new sexual health or outreach services Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity Training in and practical experience of safeguarding Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself Experience of conducting clinical research studies and collaborating with other researchers
Skills and knowledge Essential
Extensive knowledge and skills of relevant GUM & HIV practice Good understanding of and adherence to the principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the General Medical Council. Computer skills and IT literacy Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research Managing self effectively Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training
Personal qualities Essential
Flexible, dynamic, confident and assertive Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrable evidence of being able and willing to understand the Trust PROUD values Evidence of excellent communication and influencing skills Ability to lead change
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.
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address 56 Dean Street
London
W1D 6AQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)