Specialty Doctor Integrated Sexual Health

Specialty Doctor Integrated Sexual Health

The closing date is 13 July 2026.

Main duties of the job

This fixed term specialty doctor post is based at our purpose built integrated sexual health clinic in the grounds of the QEQM Hospital in Margate. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive sexual health services to residents of east Kent, Medway and East Sussex. This role supplements the existing 7 WTE GUM/HIV Consultants and 4 WTE specialty doctors across the region.

The post involves diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of all methods of contraception-including LARC methods-and support of nursing colleagues. Training will be provided to achieve competence in all aspects of sexual health where required. Additional duties may include telephone triage and provision of contraception and simple STI treatments following virtual consultations.

Job responsibilities

To perform the duties of this role you must be able to drive and hold a full UK driving licence or an appropriate EU licence. If driving is required and you are unable to do so due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team for accommodation.

Applicants are expected to review the person specification carefully and demonstrate how they meet the criteria in their application. All information supplied must be true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

As part of NHS staff duties, full vaccination against COVID 19 and other applicable diseases is strongly encouraged for all staff who have direct or social contact with patients.

We provide equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MB, BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full registration with a licence to practise with the GMC
• MRCP, MRCOG or MRCGP
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant specialty and likelihood of achievement of ST2/CT2 competencies in the 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

• Experience working in an allied speciality such as O&G, urology, dermatology or general practice for up to 3 years
• Understanding of other professionals' roles and partnership working
• Evidence of relevant professional development in the last 12 months
• Demonstrated ability to develop partnerships that achieve outcomes across organisational boundaries, including statutory bodies and community organisations
• Knowledge of BASHH guidelines and CSRH contraception guidance
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in sexual health services
• Experience in a sexual health clinic
• Up to date 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

• Excellent clinical skills within the specialty area
• Ability to work effectively with people at all organisational levels, including in socially deprived areas
• Excellent communication of complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
• Proficiency with IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Highly developed facilitation skills
• Application of sound clinical knowledge within the specialty area
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk, knowing when to seek help and prioritising clinical need
• Ability to work effectively in diverse clinical settings required by the role
• Ability to undertake microscopy relevant to STIs
• Provision of LARC contraception including implants and intrauterine contraception

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.