Overview
In this role you will provide specialist medical input for gender dysphoria, conducting comprehensive assessments and supporting treatment planning. You will advise on hormone therapy and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient-centred care. The role includes outpatient clinics, governance activities, and service development, with liaison to primary and secondary care. You will help develop inclusive healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse individuals and contribute to teaching and quality improvement.
Pay / Benefits
- accredited living wage employer
- culture of learning
- opportunities for development and growth
- patient-centred care environment
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist medical assessment, diagnosis, and formulation for gender dysphoria/gender incongruence.
- Develop and implement individualized, patient-centred care plans.
- Assess suitability for gender-affirming medical interventions per guidance.
- Advise on initiation, optimisation, monitoring, and risks of hormone therapy.
- Collaborate with primary care for safe prescribing and monitoring.
- Work within multidisciplinary team and liaise with external providers.
- Participate in clinical governance, audit, and service development.
- Maintain accurate records and complete administrative duties.
- Contribute to teaching, training and professional development.
- Support development of inclusive and equitable transgender healthcare.
Key requirements
- MBBS/MBChB with GMC registration
- NHS experience
- Experience conducting independent assessments and forming management plans
- Experience managing patients with complex physical/psychological needs
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Sensitivity in engaging diverse patient populations
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- Endocrinology knowledge related to hormone replacement therapy
- Hormone therapy initiation, monitoring, and risk management
- Understanding of evidence-based medical practice
Speciality Doctor in Gender Dysphoria and Endocrinology in Daventry employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
