Locally Employed Doctor - Sexual Health and Reproductive Sexual Health
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locally Employed Doctor in Sexual and Reproductive Health.
The post-holder will be delivering the clinical service of integrated sexual health clinics, though location is to be discussed with successful candidate.
The post-holder will also be expected to complete administrative duties relating to patients' care such as: dictating letters; reviewing the results of investigations and acting upon abnormal results; dealing with clinical incidents and complaints.
The post-holder is also expected to actively participate and contribute to the audit programs.
As a doctor in a teaching hospital, the post-holder is expected to contribute to the teaching, training and supervision of medical undergraduates, resident doctors and nurses in the clinic.
They are also expected to work with cognizance of the latest UK national guidelines on HIV and sexual health, Trust policies, as well as locally agreed guidelines, to attend mandatory training as required by the Trust, and participate in an annual appraisal and revalidation process as specified by the Trust policy.
Main duties of the job
This post involves working as a member of a team with medical, nursing, counselling, and administrative staff in the care of clients as follows:
*Offer and discussion of all methods of contraception explaining the advantages and disadvantages including any risk factors, to help the client reach an informed decision. Prescription of appropriate contraception, and management of any problems associated with these contraceptives.
*Sexual Health clinics. Obtaining full sexual history including obstetrics and gynaecology histories where applicable. Screening and management of sexually transmitted infections -- offering integrated (SRH and GUM) care to clients according to the national and local guidelines.
*Contribution to the teaching and ongoing education of medical students, nurses and doctors
*Assessing and counselling patients with an unwanted pregnancy and referring to appropriate agencies for subsequent care.
*Maintaining accurate medical records according to the GMC and Trust's standards. Issue of clear and accurate clinical summary for the benefit of the General Practitioner and other agencies when necessary.
*Working in Sexual Health Clinics including evenings and on Saturdays pro- rota.
*Work closely with other disciplines in the departments of HIV and Sexual Health
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Details
- Date posted: 01 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: £54,499 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 15014
- Job locations: Umbrella Sexual Health Services, Whittall Street GUM Clinic, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Other duties
*Maintain knowledge and skills in contraception and sexual health.
*Keep up to date in advances in current knowledge and practice.
*Participate in Trust's Mandatory training programme to improve the quality and quantity of service provision.
*Contribute to development of policies in response to national, local and Trust priorities.
*Contribute to development of service policies, guidelines and protocols.
*Participate in Trust training programmes to improve the quality and quantity of service provision.
*Contribute to the Clinical Governance of the departments of HIV and Sexual Health
*Conduct or participate in regular audit projects.
*Work closely with consultants in Sexual Health and HIV.
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