Consultant in Genitourinary Medicine

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

NEWCASTLE

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

1 weeks ago

About the role

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

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.

Person specification

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.
Experience of supervising resident medical staff.
Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues.
Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills.

Desirable

Qualification in medical education.
Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc).
Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education.
Experience of working in the NHS.
DIP HIV.
Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals.
Experience of service redesign.
Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals.