About this role
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a 6 monthsfixed termSpecialty Doctor in Sexual Health and HIV (8.25 PAs) to join the established team at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust, supporting services delivered at its satellite clinics in Hertfordshire and Harlow. The postholder will be primarily based at Southgate Health Centre in Stevenage, with additional HIV clinical sessions in Harlow. We envisage further retirement towards the end of this post which would enable recruitment to a substantive post(s).
The postholder will work closely with the existing medical team and will maintain an active clinical role, contributing to the delivery of high-quality Sexual Health and HIV care in Stevenage and at the Harlow HIV clinic. The role also includes responsibilities as Education/Audit Lead.
Main duties of the job
Deliver specialist clinical care in Sexual Health and HIV, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of STIs and HIV. Provide contraception services, including LARC methods where appropriately trained. Offer expert advice on PrEP, PEP, and HIV management to patients and the multidisciplinary team. Review and manage complex GUM and HIV cases with support of the MDT and consultants. Manage a caseload of HIV patients, including those with seroconversion, pregnancy, treatment initiation/switches, and acute illness. Provide clinical guidance to HIV Clinical Nurse Specialists and the HIV Specialist Pharmacist across all sites. Contribute to high quality case management for patients with complex needs as part of the MDT. Lead the service's Education and Audit programme. Provide flexible senior medical cover, including cross site support when needed.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation 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 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission 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 Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will work closely with the existing consultant and SAS body and will maintain an active clinical role, contributing to the delivery of highquality Sexual Health and HIV care in Stevenage and also working at Harlow HIV Clinic. The post also includes an additional role of Education/Audit Lead.
Sexual Health Hertfordshire
The sexual health service, delivered by CLCH, consists of three integrated sexual health hubs; Watford clinic, Southgate Clinic in Stevenage and Hatfield Clinic. All three locations have recently refurbished facilities. There is an additional nurse-led level sexual health clinic in Cheshunt plus online services for STI testing and routine and emergency contraception. Typical clinical activity is approximately 80,000 per annum.
There is also an ongoing program of training in general contraception and contraceptive procedures which is provided by faculty-registered trainers for both internal and external candidates. In addition, two ST1 trainees based at the Watford and Hatfield Clinics who are part of a rotational GP VTS training scheme.
The HIV outpatient services, delivered by CWFT, are based at Watford, Stevenage and Harlow manage a total cohort of 950 patients. There is a close working partnership with the HIV outpatient and inpatient teams at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, allowing patients with complex needs to be referred to a wide variety of specialist joint clinics, an HIV day care facility and a specialist HIV ward. The inpatient team provide advice and support for the Watford, Stevenage and Harlow HIV teams and to the Medical teams at the neighboring acute hospitals when needed. The Harlow HIV Clinic is a smaller, two-day service running out of 1 The Stow, Essex sexual health service.
Person Specification
Trust Values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to, and supportive of, patients and staff Open, welcoming and honest Unfailingly kind, treating everyone with respect, compassion and dignity Determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care
Education and Qualifications Essential
Full Registration with the GMC Relevant CCT or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by PMET/GMC by date if Advisory Appointments Committee (AAC)) MRCP/FRCP Dip HIV and Dip GUM DFSRH Past record of academic achievement and Publications
Desirable
Higher research degree (MD or PhD) Loc IUT & Loc SDI FSRH Registered Trainer (FRT) Teaching Qualification On specialist register (or within 6 months of CCST / CCT at interview)
Experience Essential
Evidence of broad based training experience and competence in sexual health, contraception (including LARC) and HIV care equivalent to that required for a UK CC Experience of audit, quality improvement and other aspects of clinical governance Experience of setting up and evaluating new sexual health or outreach services Clinical and/or educational supervision experience
Desirable
Experience of developing patient centred healthcare, especially for individuals with increased vulnerability and /or complexity Training in and practical experience of safeguarding Experience of setting up and conducting clinical research studies and collaborating with other researchers Experience of working with colleagues, including commissioners at a regional or national level to help develop services or the specialty itself
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. Ability to manage own time and balance completing demands Good organisational skills to plan and priorities workload Able to deal with conflict management and problem solving Solid understanding of the Clinical Governance Experience of undergraduate teaching and post graduate training Ability to apply managerial & professional theory, Ensure the educational requirements of juniors are met Leadership skills Computer skills and IT literacy Interest in and up to date knowledge of research Negotiation skills
Personal qualities Essential
Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Flexible, dynamic, confident and assertive 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 Stevenage HIV Clinic, Hertfordshire – SG1 1HB and Harlow HIV Clinic, Harlow – CM20 3AH
Hertfordshire and Harlow
CM20 3AH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)