Specialty Doctor Integrated Sexual Health

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare. Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Specialty Doctor Integrated Sexual Health to join our caring and progressive team in Canterbury.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Job description

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC

Desirable

• MRCP or MRCOG or MRCGP
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant specialty and likelihood of achievement of ST2/CT2 competencies in area of speciality.
• STIF Intermediate or Advanced competency
• Diploma of the College of Sexual & Reproductive Health (CFSRH)
• Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques
• Letters of Competence in Subdermal Implants

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an allied speciality such as O&G, urology, dermatology or general practice for the equivalent upto 3 years

Desirable

• Experience of working in a sexual health clinic
• Up to date with clinical practice in sexual health
• Microscopy skills relevant to GUM
• Experience in all methods of contraception
• Evidence of research and/or audit publications in peer reviewed journals
• Knowledge of community sexual health service models
• Understanding of public health approaches to STI prevention

skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills within area of speciality

Desirable

• Ability to undertake microscopy relevant to STIs
• Provision of LARC contraception including implants and intrauterine contraception

About the employer

Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent

We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences

We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission

The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both

See where you can go with KCHFTcareer pathways