Job Description

Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health and HIV



Part-time (8 Programmed Activities per week - 32 hours)



Applications are invited for the post of a part-time Specialty Doctor in the fully integrated Sexual Health and HIV service based at Beckenham Beacon Sexual Health Centre.



The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team and will be integral to our ongoing programme of service improvements. In addition to delivering a busy clinical service, the department has an active teaching and training programme, which the successful applicant will be expected to contribute to and help develop.



Applicants must have at least four years of postgraduate experience, including experience within an integrated Sexual Health and HIV service. Candidates must possess the skills and experience to provide a wide range of sexual health and contraceptive services, and must hold full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC).



The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical excellence and multidisciplinary teamwork. Enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring junior medical and nursing staff is essential, along with the flexibility to engage in service development initiatives.



This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to patient-centred care and professional development. The postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our integrated sexual and reproductive health and HIV services.



As a senior employee of the Trust, you will work in close co-operation with, and support, other clinical, medical, professional, and managerial colleagues in providing high-quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities are the following:



The provision of a first-class sexual and reproductive health service



Medical support for the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team



Effective support and leadership for staff engaged in the specialty



Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King's College London



Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies



Conducting clinical practice in line with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans



Maintaining the confidentiality of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, Care Group, or the Trust

The 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) will be divided as follows:

7 PAs for Direct Clinical Care (DCC) and 1 PA for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).

The post holder will be expected to:

Ensure compliance with the Trust's clinical governance framework



Motivate colleagues and foster a collaborative working environment



Champion service user safety, dignity, and respect



Drive continuous service improvement



King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of 1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.



We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.



King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible



Key Duties and Responsibilities



Provide a comprehensive service for patients in collaboration with colleagues. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties to support the effective functioning of the Care Group.



Deliver care to patients referred to, or attending, the service with contraceptive and sexual health needs. This includes all aspects of treatment and service management.



Contribute to the smooth running of the sexual health and contraceptive service, including undertaking relevant administrative responsibilities.



Attend clinical supervision and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current research, developments, and treatments in contraception and sexual health.



Provide medical support to the HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) team.



Share responsibility with colleagues for providing 24/7 cover for the unit on a rota basis, including covering colleagues during periods of annual leave and short-term sickness.



Provide clinical supervision to junior medical and/or dental practitioners, shared with consultant colleagues.



Participate in teaching, examinations, and accreditation activities as required, and contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and clinical governance initiatives.



Undertake outpatient clinic commitments at peripheral sites, as agreed with the Care Group management team.



Contribute to the Care Group's research agenda, in line with the Trust's Research and Development (R&D) framework.



Take part in clinical audit programmes, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical governance activities, and Learning from Deaths initiatives.



Actively contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Care Group's Business Plan. This may include participation in service planning discussions with internal and external stakeholders.



Deliver all activities within the contracted service level and according to the operating plan for the service(s).



Provide professional leadership for staff working in the specialty. This includes fostering service improvement projects and ensuring ongoing post-qualification education and training.



Work with clinical and professional colleagues to maintain staff productivity and promote job satisfaction. This may include involvement in peer and/or junior staff appraisals.



Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group, Departmental Manager, or Clinical Director.



Adhere to all Trust infection prevention and control policies, including hand hygiene, personal hygiene, and environmental/food hygiene.



Prepare for and undertake protective interventions in a manner consistent with evidence-based practice and a commitment to patient safety.