Consultant Integrated sexual health and HIV NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Integrated Sexual Health & HIV Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 30 hours per week Job ref 828-PROVIDE4309
Employer Provide CIC Employer type NHS Site Abbeyview clinic Town Bury St Edmunds Salary Dependant on experience Closing 19/10/ :59
Job overview Suffolk Sexual Health offers a level 3 integrated sexual health service for the prevention, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infection and the provision of contraceptive services, including long acting methods. The service is delivered at three main hubs at Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds and Lowestoft, with a satellite clinic at Haverhill. The Suffolk HIV service is delivered at our Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds clinics, providing specialist assessment and management of HIV and associated conditions, to support individuals to stay well, remain engaged in care, and to prevent ongoing transmission. The post holder will work for both services, and will be based at our Bury St Edmunds clinic.
Main duties of the job Provision of expert clinical care, complex case management and medical oversight for the services. Training and development for nursing and medical staff. Innovation and service development. Leading and participation for clinical audit, clinical governance and multi-disciplinary team activities. Role modelling preventative care programmes and working to national professional guidance.
Working for our organisation Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services.
We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England.
A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times:
Vision:
Transforming Lives
Values:
Care, Innovation and Compassion
Mission:
An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people.
Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men’s Networks.
We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities In conjunction with the existing team, the post holder will have responsibility for the provision of advice, screening and diagnosis of service users with sexually transmitted infections and HIV and specialist contraceptive services including long acting reversible methods. They will provide the required support and expertise for the further development and innovation required for the Suffolk Sexual Health and HIV services. Clinical expertise and broad experience is required in order to support the further training and development of nursing and medical teams and for service delivery which meets national standards and guidance. Contribution to the clinical governance and safeguarding arrangements for the service is required.
Person specification Qualifications
On GMC specialist register or within 6 months of gaining certificate of completion of training (CCT) in community sexual and reproductive healthcare (CSRH) speciality.
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of GUM, HIV and contraception.
Letter of competence in LARC for SDI and/or IUD
Post graduate certificate in medical education
Diploma in GUM, diploma in HIV, DCSRH
Experience in service delivery change and modernisation
Experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups
CSRH Faculty Registered Trainer and/ or STIF Trainer
Ultrasound specialist skills and/ or special interest such as psychosexual medicine, colposcopy, vasectomy, TOP surgery, menopause, forensic gynaecology.
Experience
Evidence of thorough and broad training and experience in all aspects of Genito-Urinary Medicine, HIV and contraception.
Experience of, and commitment to participation in, clinical governance.
Understanding of relevant national strategies
Commitment to CPD
Experience in service delivery change and modernisation within a sexual health/HIV service health service.
Experience of working with young people and vulnerable groups.
Experience in public health
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Consultant Integrated sexual health and HIV employer: Provide CIC
Provide CIC is an excellent employer, offering a supportive team environment that prioritises person-centred care within the NHS. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, NHS Pension, and opportunities for professional growth in a fulfilling role that directly impacts community health in Chelmsford.
