Job details
- Job reference: 251631
- Salary: Please see advert
- Job closing date: 02/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Chalmers Sexual Health Centre
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 8 hours per week
- Job posted date: 18/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: Lothian Sexual & Reproductive Health Services
Speciality doctor/ GP with an interest in Gender Identity careChalmers Sexual Health Centre
Reference - 251631
NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applications are welcome for the above Permanent, part time (8 hours per week) post based in Chalmers Sexual Health Centre.
The Chalmers Gender Identity Clinic (CGIC) aims to provide a person-centred model of care, utilising a multidisciplinary team based approach. The successful applicant will join a wide ranging multidisciplinary team; including specialist nurses, psychiatry, psychology, sexual and reproductive health, reproductive endocrinology, pharmacy and speech and language therapy, in addition to another GP with expertise in Gender Identity care.
This post will provide additional clinical capacity for the Lothian Gender service towards reducing patient waiting lists. There will be opportunities for interested candidates to also become involved in training and service development.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:Dr Imali Fernando, Clinical Lead for Sexual and Reproductive Health, Imali.Fernando@nhslothian.scot.nhs.ukSecretary: Ruth.Fulton@nhs.scot 0131 5362097
Dr Fiona Clunie, Consultant Psychiatrist, Fiona.clunie@nhs.scotAlana Douglas 07977454694 Alana.douglas@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Closing date – 02/07/2026
Person specification
Other factors
Essential
- Evidence of Hepatitis B immune status
Desirable
- Full and clean driving licence
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Flexible approach to working arrangements
- Receptive warm open manner
- Sensitive to the needs of different patient groups
- Flexibility in working practice
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Adaptable to working in a variety of workplaces
- Evidence of awareness of own development needs.
Specific aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Evidence/demonstration of self directed learning.
- Working knowledge of the issues surrounding Sexual Health
- Excellent team working skills
- Desire to work within a unit which embraces the social model of health
Desirable
- Insight into areas requiring further training.
- Evidence of exceptional personal/ professional achievement.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate range of previous experience in hospital posts.
- Specialty training in General Practice or equivalent.
- Eligibility to join local performers list.
- Maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice
Desirable
- DFSRH (DFFP) or equivalent
- Evidence of education or formal training in Gender Identity clinical care.
Experience/ Training (including research if appropriate)
Essential
- Certificate of satisfactory completion of GP Training (CCT or equivalent) or equivalent breadth of experience.
Desirable
- Other relevant Postgraduate Diplomas.
- Past practical experience of sexual and reproductive health.
- Experience of working with vulnerable groups
- Child Protection Training
- Evidence of experience in providing Gender Identity clinical services
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