Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health


Location
Sunderland, England
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
17 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
03 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

33 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    Primary medical qualification

  • Qualifications

    Full GMC registration

  • Qualifications

    Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Community Sexual and Reproductive Health or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]

  • Qualifications

    Membership of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MCSRH) or equivalent

  • Qualifications

    Letter of Competency for Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)

  • Qualifications

    Letter of Competency for Sub-Dermal Implants (LoC SDI)

  • Audit and Research

    Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice

  • Audit and Research

    Involvement in quality improvement measures

  • Audit and Research

    Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area

  • Audit and Research

    Good presentation skills

  • Audit and Research

    Experience of clinical research

  • Clinical Experience

    Broad experience in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare

  • Clinical Experience

    Ability to independently manage complex contraceptive care

  • Clinical Experience

    Experience of insertion and removal of LARC methods

  • Clinical Experience

    Competent in complex IUD procedures

  • Clinical Experience

    Competent in transvaginal ultrasound for localisation of intrauterine devices

  • Clinical Experience

    Competent in removing deep implants under ultrasound guidance

  • Clinical Experience

    Good history & examination skills.

  • Clinical Experience

    Independent practice running GUM clinics

  • Clinical Experience

    Experience of safeguarding practice

  • Clinical Experience

    Experience delivering consultant-led outpatient care

  • Clinical Experience

    Demonstrate an interest in the sexual health needs of a diverse local population.

  • Personal attributes

    Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.

  • Personal attributes

    Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.

  • Personal attributes

    Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.

  • Personal attributes

    Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies

  • Personal attributes

    Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC

  • Teaching and education

    Evidence of maintaining CoSRH registered trainer certification

  • Teaching and education

    Experience of supervising resident medical staff

  • Teaching and education

    Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

  • Teaching and education

    Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills

  • Management and administrative experience

    Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues

  • Management and administrative experience

    Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills

Desirable

13 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc)

  • Qualifications

    Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education

  • Qualifications

    Experience of working in the NHS

  • Qualifications

    MRCP/MRCOG

  • Qualifications

    DIP GUM

  • Audit and Research

    Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals

  • Clinical Experience

    Experience of service redesign

  • Clinical Experience

    Menopause Service Experience

  • Clinical Experience

    Experience in delivering community gynaecology clinics

  • Clinical Experience

    Experience managing complex GUM clinics

  • Teaching and education

    Qualification in medical education

  • Management and administrative experience

    Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals

  • Management and administrative experience

    Management course and / or certificate

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health to join our Newcastle Sexual Health Service.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an established level three service, providing integrated Sexual Health Services across Newcastle. Working within a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will paly a key role in delivering high quality patient centred care developing innovative pathways and heling shape the future direction of Sexual Health Services within the city. The service is currently undergoing transformation and workforce development including recruitment of consultant medical leadership roles

We are looking for a individual who is passionate about delivering excellent clinical care, improving access to services, reducing inequalities and supporting the development of an Integrated Sexual Health model that mees the needs of our diverse population.

Main duties of the job

Provide Clinical Leadership in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health

Deliver consultant led sexual and reproductive healthcare clinics.

Provide complex contraceptive advice and management.

Undertake insertion and removal of intrauterine contraception and contraceptive implants, including complex intrauterine contraception insertion and removal and deep implant procedures under ultrasound guidance

Manage complex contraceptive cases including women with medical comorbidities.

Support menopause and reproductive health pathways where required.

Participate in safeguarding pathways.

Work collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care services.

Contribute to health promotion and prevention initiatives.

Provide specialist advice to healthcare professionals.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

  • Date posted: 03 September 2026
  • Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
  • Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year pro rata for part time - 8 PAs per week
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Part-time
  • Reference number: C9155-CMMD-0926-05
  • Job locations: Summerhill Clinic, 6-8 Ravensworth Terrace, Newcastle, NE4 6AU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The successful applicant will provide consultant leadership in Contraception and Sexual and Reproductive Health, supporting delivery of high-quality community and specialist sexual and reproductive healthcare services in Newcastle. As well as contributing to the strategic development of sexual health services and regional specialist networks.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Certificate of Sponsorship

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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