Job Description

The post holder will, in conjunction with the existing doctors, have responsibilities for providing advice, screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with STIs including HIV infection and specialist contraception services including LARC. They will be committed to the continued development of integrated sexual health services in line with national policy, local commissioning arrangements and evidence-based best practice. The post holder will have the opportunity to help with innovations and service developments designed to achieve local/national targets, develop/expand outreach service, increase access and optimise cost efficiency of the service. The appointee will also be expected to work alongside the other doctors in providing clinical supervision for the multidisciplinary team.



The appointee will have opportunity to take an active part in Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching, including the training of specialty trainees and nursing staff. The post holder will share responsibilities with their professional colleagues and will contribute to the governance arrangements of the department. The post holder will be required to cover for colleagues during periods of absence, and will have continuing responsibility for patient care and the proper functioning of the Department. The post holder may be required to attend the regional audit and speciality group meetings and local network meetings virtually.



The post holder will be encouraged to develop a special interest in line with the Departmental policy to expand its range of specialist services. The post holder will be expected to work with the local managers, general practitioners and other medical and professional clinical colleagues in the efficient running of the service. Participation in audit and other governance activities will be encouraged. Where possible the post holder will be encouraged to develop a research interest compatible with the focus of the service and existing team.



The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the SAS doctor contract. All staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with the Trusts Health and Safety policies.