Doctor Sexual Health job description [Speciality Doctor]

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RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE POST

• To undertake examination, investigation and treatment of patients
• To support consultants in the management of patients with HIV
• To work as part of a team
• To provide medical support to non-medical staff
• To liaise effectively with other agencies (eg General Practice, Child Protection)
• To be available to answer telephone queries from clients, by returning calls at the end of the clinic session
• To be available to answer telephone queries from professional colleagues (doctors, nurses and pharmacists)
• To ensure that confidentiality regarding verbal, written and telephone communication is kept, in line with current policies and in accordance with the best interests of the client.
• To maintain accurate contemporaneous and legible records
• To undertake administrative tasks (eg letters, KC60 data)
• To ensure that the clinical notes are stored in locked cabinets
• To keep accurate statistical information on each patient

• To be prepared to see extra patients presenting as ‘emergencies’ within the stipulated clinic times
• To assist in development of policies and procedures for Sexual Health Staff
• To participate actively in research and audit activities of the department
• To submit monthly work returns and expenses claims as appropriate
• To submit timely sickness notification when necessary

• To submit six week in advance annual and study leave requests, the granting of which will be co-ordinated with that of other staff
• To undertake other appropriate duties as requested by the GUM Consultant and Clinical Lead in Community Contraception
• The post holder will deputise for colleagues in the event of their absence, this will include some additional evenings (it is expected that up to a further 12 evening sessions may be required)
• To visit patients who required admission

It is anticipated that the successful applicant would deputise for the lead consultant. During such periods of absence the successful applicant would be responsible for the department. The clinical timetable is geared towards this with the emphasis on training, administration, research (if this is of interest), audit and service development. The successful candidate would be expected and encouraged to increase his/her skills in the relevant clinical areas. It is anticipated that no applicant would apply with all these skills but that they would be developed.

Education and Training

• To maintain professional competence and re-accreditation by attending continuing educational programmes as appropriate
• To fulfil the requirements for appraisal and licensing as set out by the Department of Health
• To participate in the regular Trust appraisal system
• To provide clinical training for nurses, medical students and doctors, as required
• To attend service and education meetings as required
• To complete mandatory training.

This job description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties but an indication of the main area of work involved.

It may be reviewed periodically and be subject to variation to meet the needs of the service.

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