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About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health 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 heling 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 mees the needs of our diverse population.

Provide Clinical Leadership in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health Deliver consultant led sexual and reproductive healthcare clinics. Provide complex contraceptive advice and management. Undertake insertion and removal of intrauterine contraception and contraceptive implants, including complex intrauterine contraception insertion and removal and deep implant procedures under ultrasound guidance Manage complex contraceptive cases including women with medical comorbidities. Support menopause and reproductive health pathways where required. Participate in safeguarding pathways. Work collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care services. Contribute to health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Person specification

Essential

Primary medical qualification
Full GMC registration
Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Community Sexual and Reproductive Health or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
Membership of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MCSRH) or equivalent
Letter of Competency for Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
Letter of Competency for Sub-Dermal Implants (LoC SDI)
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
Broad experience in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Ability to independently manage complex contraceptive care
Experience of insertion and removal of LARC methods
Competent in complex IUD procedures
Competent in transvaginal ultrasound for localisation of intrauterine devices
Competent in removing deep implants under ultrasound guidance
Good history & examination skills.
Independent practice running GUM clinics
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
Evidence of maintaining CoSRH registered trainer certification
Experience of supervising resident medical staff
Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
Involvement in quality improvement measures
Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
Good presentation skills
Experience of clinical research

Desirable

Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc)
Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
Experience of working in the NHS
MRCP/MRCOG
DIP GUM
Experience of service redesign
Menopause Service Experience
Experience in delivering community gynaecology clinics
Experience managing complex GUM clinics