Job Description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been commissioned to provide TransPlus at 56 Dean Street, the first integrated gender, HIV and sexual health service by NHS England. Our vision is for an innovative and patient-centred service, based on the principle that patients must have equal access to services whatever their gender identity with reasonable adjustments to the delivery of care to match the individual's needs and circumstances.



This post is for 12 months in Gender Medicine based at TransPlus at 56 Dean Street, Soho. Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts and depending our service needs, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date.



After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within five weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.



The specialty doctor post covers work within the TransPlus Gender Dysphoria service and wider trans/non-binary sexual healthcare based at 56 Dean Street. Candidates must have completed at least four years full time post-graduate training.



The specialty doctor will work alongside junior and senior members of staff to help manage those with gender dysphoria and sexual health needs. They will assist with the prescribing of hormone therapy, management of results, and liaison with GPs and other associated health professionals. They will be responsible for the formulation of treatment plans for those diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The service refers for the range of services described in the NHS England service specification and agrees and co- ordinates treatment plans specifically tailored to address each service-user's goals and clinical needs.

These services include:

1. An assessment, diagnostic, and person-specific treatment planning service, involving the client in every aspect of their care



2. Endorsement for surgical gender affirming surgeries



3. Referral for facial depilation



4. Referral for speech and language therapy



5. Advice and advocacy to support bio-psycho-social adjustment



6. Specialist psychological interventions



Sexual health services



Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.



Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.



We continually invest in our facilities, including a 30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an 80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.



We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."



If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.



Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.



Clinical



The post holder will work 10 PAs per week at 56 Dean Street. There will be opportunities for training in other specialist clinics within the department if the candidate so desires.



On-Call



There is no on-call commitment attached to this post; however the post-holder may be required to do evening clinics and Saturdays on a rotational basis (with time back in lieu).



Relations with other Departments



You will be expected to work alongside professional colleagues and local managers to ensure the efficient running of services and with other clinical practitioners from multiple disciplines.



The Directorate of HIV/GUM and Dermatology works closely with a number of other departments including general medical specialties (e.g. dermatology, neurology), cancer services, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, gynaecology, children's services, maternity services, urology and ophthalmology. There is also liaison and joint research with the pathology departments.