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NHS Lanarkshire
Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health
Applications are invited from enthusiastic doctors to join our integrated Sexual Health team in Lanarkshire as a Specialty Doctor. This is a permanent post for 6 programmed activities per week and may involve evening working. You will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience as a Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health and to support our vision of sexual health for all. We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing care and improving the sexual health outcomes of our local population. The post would suit individuals contemplating a career in Sexual Health including doctors undertaking CESR training in Sexual and Reproductive Health or Genito-Urinary medicine.
You must be fully registered and have a level of skills and competencies usually associated with at least four years’ full-time post–registration experience, including at least 2-year experience in contraception and sexual health. The successful candidate must hold the DFSRH (Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health). In addition, the successful candidate should hold the Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT) and Subdermal Implants (LoC SDI) or be committed to undertaking these qualifications on being appointed.
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Lanarkshire is situated in the heart of Scotland's central belt, the area offers an ideal combination of tranquil parks and market towns, with something for everyone and is centrally located between Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Proposals for additional SPA time from applicants are encouraged. In addition to the 1 PA for Non-DCC/SPA activities, the Board is supportive of applications for additional SPA time from individuals with well-developed ideas for improving services who are able to demonstrate a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety (including human factors training), Medical Education, Research & Development, acting as an Appraiser, etc. Applicants who are able to demonstrate a commitment to any of the above or other areas and wishing to commence on more than 1 PA for SPA duties should discuss proposals with the identified Recruitment Lead and/or Service Manager (provide contacts) who will consider the request in line with the successful candidate’s professional and service requirements
Informal enquiries regarding this post will be welcomed by Dr Jennifer Adam Clinical Director for Adult Health Services North HSCP on 01689 687488, Dr Rashmi Ronghe Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health on 01698-753663 or Dr Alison Currie Consultant in GU Medicine and Sexual Health on 01698-753663.
For any application queries, please contact medical.dentalSAS@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Click here to view: NHS Lanarkshire Recruitment Pack - Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health
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