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Go back Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Locum Consultant - Sexual and Reproductive Health The closing date is 07 April 2026 Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV Applications are invited to apply for the above locum Consultant post in the Oxfordshire Sexual Health Service (OSHS). The successful candidate will primarily be based at the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, but may also have commitments in our level 3 service in Banbury. The post is an opportunity to work in a comprehensive integrated sexual health and HIV service providing a countywide service. In addition to sexual health the department hosts the following services: diagnosis and treatment of complex genital conditions, holistic care of patients who present following sexual assault, HIV care, community gynaecology, psychosexual counselling and outreach. This is a maternity cover post for a 12 month period. Main duties of the job BACKGROUND In April 2014 Oxfordshire's GUM/HIV and contraceptive services merged, providing a single comprehensive level 1-3 sexual health service across Oxfordshire. The service is the largest in the Thames Valley. Attendances by a mobile student population represent a significant proportion of the clinical workload in Oxford. In 2020, with the beginning of the COVID-18 Pandemic, service delivery was forced to change, with the closure of clinics and rapid redesign of our service. As restrictions eased, a new service model evolved and we are providing services above and beyond what we were previously: with continuation of some telemedicine services, opening up all our level 3 services to full capacity and re-establishing our peripheral clinics. With this hybrid of different services, we have on average 50,000 patient interactions a year. In addition, our postal kit service has hugely expanded. In the last 4 years the service has evolved to ensure we deliver a full online service, with clinical care that is tailored to all patients needs. The HIV service in Oxfordshire is provided by OSHS and the Infectious Diseases team. We have an approximate 1200 patient cohort and this workload is shared jointly between the two departments. OSHS delivers outpatient HIV service whereas our Infectious Diseases team delivers the inpatient and outpatient HIV service. There are joint MDTs and the potential in the future to merge the services completely. About us Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles. Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism. Job responsibilities BACKGROUND In April 2014 Oxfordshires GUM/HIV and contraceptive services merged, providing a single comprehensive level 1-3 sexual health service across Oxfordshire. The service is the largest in the Thames Valley. Attendances by a mobile student population represent a significant proportion of the clinical workload in Oxford. In 2020, with the beginning of the COVID-18 Pandemic, service delivery was forced to change, with the closure of clinics and rapid redesign of our service. As restrictions eased, a new service model evolved and we are providing services above and beyond what we were previously: with continuation of some telemedicine services, opening up all our level 3 services to full capacity and re-establishing our peripheral clinics. With this hybrid of different services, we have on average 50,000 patient interactions a year. In addition, our postal kit service has hugely expanded. In the last 4 years the service has evolved to ensure we deliver a full online service, with clinical care that is tailored to all patients needs. The HIV service in Oxfordshire is provided by OSHS and infectious disease team. We have an approximate 1200 patient cohort and this workload is shared jointly between the two departments. OSHS delivers outpatient HIV service whereas our Infectious Disease team delivers the inpatient and outpatient HIV service. There are joint MDTs and the potential in the future to merge the services completely. CLINICAL SERVICES ROUTINE LEVEL 1 AND 2 SERVICES: These services are all run by all clinical staff, under the supervision of a named consultant. Services include: - F2F level 1-2 peripheral clinics - Level 1-2 prison service - Outreach for vulnerable groups LEVEL 3 SERVICES: We provide consultant-led expert services, with referrals from colleagues throughout Oxfordshire. We also see complex self-referral via the level 1 and 2 services. Complex referrals may include: - Contraceptive Referrals: Procedures: deep/impalpable implant removals/complex IUD insertions/exchanges/removals Complex contraception problems: e.g., coexisting health problems and contraceptive need, epilepsy, trans gender individuals Sexual Health Referrals: Complex genital conditions: e.g., genital dermatoses, vulval pain syndromes Post Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV (PEPSE) Diagnosis and ongoing management of vulval pain syndromes, and other psychosexual issues. HIV: The department runs one of the two services in OUH NHS Foundation Trust (the other being run by Infectious Diseases). There are dedicated HIV clinics held weekly at the Churchill, supported by a specialist pharmacist. In addition, a small cohort of patients attend the Banbury clinic for HIV care. We work very closely with colleagues in Infectious Diseases, who manage any patients who need inpatient admission. OTHER SERVICES: Community outreach service: we have developed a community outreach hub a specialist clinic venue, which provides a multifunctional and flexible space to provide sexual healthcare. We currently run a specialist young persons drop-in clinic, as well as a clinic for vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations. This clinic requires senior clinical leadership. Postal kit STI service: OSHS designed and launched an in-house postal STI testing service. This ensures patients have the option for remote testing, which is fully integrated with our outpatient electronic records ensuring continuity of care. LINKS TO OTHER SERVICES: We work very closely with colleagues in other departments, especially obstetrics and gynaecology, dermatology and infectious disease. Some clinicians working across two specialties. This provides excellent links to improve patient care and good opportunities for teaching. TRAINING AND EDUCATION OSHS is a training centre. It is the main provider of sexual health education for Oxfordshire. Examples of activity: - Contraceptive qualifications for Oxfordshire GPs and beyond (CoSRH). - Clinical training for OUH colleagues (e.g., midwives learning to provide post-partum contraception as part of a QIP initiative in Maternity). - Sexual health updates for community pharmacists. - Training for provision of emergency contraception for community pharmacists. - Educational sessions (clinical and theoretical) for Oxford University medical students. The scope and demand for training continues to grow reflecting a need for senior clinical leadership with key responsibility to oversee, advise on and deliver this training. RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC As a service we are keen to enhance our research opportunities and encourage all clinical staff to get involved in research projects. We have three consultants with academic links with Oxford University and are actively aiming to expand our departmental research portfolio. We have several academic clinical fellow (ACF) posts and have several exciting clinical research projects in progress. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OSHS is committed to all staff having the opportunity to take part in continuous professional development (CPD), and therefore runs a weekly programme of training, education and supporting non-clinical activity every Wednesday morning. Protected time is allocated for staff to attend these meetings. Person Specification Registration - Full GMC registration - Primary medical qualification (MBBS/MBChB) - MRCP or MFSRH - DIP GUM (or equivalent) - Diploma of Sexual and Reproductive Health (DFSRH) - Entry onto GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of CCT or has submitted CESR application to the GMC - Eligibility to work in the UK - Minimum 4 months previous work experience in the NHS as F2 or CT1 - Higher medical degree - Letter of Competence (LoC) in sub-dermal implants and intrauterine techniques. - Diploma in HIV Clinical Skills - Minimum of 48 months of postgraduate medical experience - Broad experience in GUM/HIV Medicine, including complex presentations. - Able to work in an integrated sexual health clinic and manage contraception initiation/repeat at a consultant level. - Capable to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients - Awareness of new developments in the specialty - and able to critically the impact of these on the service - Comprehensive understanding of the needs of young people in relation to SH - safeguarding/consent - Non-judgmental approach to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy - Competent in basic life support - Minimum 4 months previous work experience in the NHS as F2 or CT1 - Specialist experience in managing: - Genital dermatology - Genital pain syndromes - Care and management of patients reporting sexual assault - Implant and IUD insertion and removals Professional Skills - Patient-centred approach to clinical care - Good interpersonal and multi-disciplinary team working skills - Effective working in different clinical settings including community-based services - Non-judgmental approach to sexual health presentations including unplanned pregnancy Research - Able to appraise research critically and apply research outcomes to clinical and surgical problems - Able to supervise junior staff undertaking research projects. - Evidence of participation in research - Publications in peer-reviewed journals - Commitment to undertake future research Management - Management Evidence of a leading role in managing a project Attendance on a management course Knowledge of NHS budgeting Application and interview - Attendance on a management course Knowledge of NHS budgeting Teaching - Teaching Competent to teach medical students, postgraduate trainee doctors and other medical health professionals Evidence of training in teaching skills Holder of Certificate of Education Formal involvement in undergraduate/post graduate education Application and interview - Evidence of training in teaching skills - Holder of Certificate of Education Clinical Governance - Evidence of active participation in all aspects of clinical governance - Good understanding of clinical governance and quality outcomes - Experience of leadership of aspects of clinical governance e.g., audit lead or risk management officer Personal Attributes - Good spoken and written English - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, - Good organizational and management skills - Supportive and tolerant - Ability to work within a multidisciplinary - Caring attitude to patients - Alignment with the OUH Trust Values - Evidence of commitment to continuing professional development - Willingness to work flexibly across different sites within the Trust (which includes travelling between different clinical sites - Possesses current driving license Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. 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