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Person specification

Essential

Basic Medical degree qualification
Entry on the GMC specialist register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CCST, CESR or Portfolio Pathway in CSRH or within 6 months of completing it Which includes : Membership of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MCoSRH) Letters of competence in subdermal implants and intrauterine techniques LoC SDI/LoC IUT Deep Implant removal skill Complex IUT skill Ultrasound skills
College (CoSRH) Registered Trainer
Educational Supervisor (the appointee must be trained in educational supervision in line with the Faculty Development requirements)
Management and leadership training/experience
Independent management of Complex Contraception and Reproductive Health caseloads
Clinical Experience in other aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health, i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual medicine, PCOS, PMS and Menopause
Clinical experience of working with individuals with medical and psychosocial complexity and ability to liaise with all relevant specialists and teams
Experience of completed robust clinical audit and implementation of quality Improvement projects
Experience of service development with respect to Public Health Principles and contribution to strategic priorities within regional sexual health networks
Requisite leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to fulfil the role of a consultant leading a multidisciplinary community team to provide SRH care.
Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams
Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit, clinical risk management and research.
Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding children
Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
Understands the principle of confidentiality
Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so
Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
Can demonstrate flexibility of approach

Desirable

Research/publications in Contraception, Sexual & Reproductive Health and other aspects of sexual health
Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MD/PhD/MSc/Dip HIV/Dip GUM
Understanding of and training in safeguarding issues (young people and adults)
Experience of working in GUM or integrated service including experience in community clinics
Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for its modernisation
Comprehensive IT skills

Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health

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Person specification