Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Specialty Doctor Integrated Sexual Health to join our caring and progressive team in Canterbury.

We're a close team but we're never exclusive, if you can bring a professional approach and fresh ideas we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
This is a fixed term specialty doctor post to be based at our purpose-built integrated sexual health clinic in the grounds of the QEQM Hospital in Margate.The candidate will join an enthusiastic multidisciplinary team providing integrated sexual health to the population of east Kent, Medway and East Sussex. This post is in addition to the 7 WTE GUM / HIV Consultant and 4 WTE specialty doctor posts across east Kent, East Sussex and Medway.

The role will involve diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections, provision of all methods of contraception including delivering LARC methods and supporting nursing colleagues. If the post holder does not have prior experience in all aspects of sexual health, the necessary training and support will be given whilst in post to become competent. The role may also involve telephone triage and provision of contraception and simple STI treatments following virtual consultations.

About us
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters.As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full Registration with a licence to practice with the GMC

Desirable

• MRCP or MRCOG or MRCGP
• Evidence of achievement of ST1/CT1 competencies in a relevant specialty and likelihood of achievement of ST2/CT2 competencies in area of speciality.
• STIF Intermediate or Advanced competency
• Diploma of the College of Sexual & Reproductive Health (CFSRH)
• Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques
• Letters of Competence in Subdermal Implants

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Experience of working in an allied speciality such as O&G, urology, dermatology or general practice for the equivalent upto 3 years
• Understanding of the role of other professionals and partnership working
• Evidence of continued relevant professional development and implementation in practice within the last 12 months
• Proven ability to develop effective partnerships to achieve practical outcomes across organisational boundaries including statutory organisations, external agencies, community and voluntary organisations
• Knowledge of BASHH guidelines Knowledge of CSRH contraception guidance
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities in sexual health services

Desirable

• Experience of working in a sexual health clinic
• Up to date with clinical practice in sexual health
• Microscopy skills relevant to GUM
• Experience in all methods of contraception
• Evidence of research and/or audit publications in peer reviewed journals
• Knowledge of community sexual health service models
• Understanding of public health approaches to STI prevention

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Excellent clinical skills within area of speciality
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels across different sectors including areas of social deprivation
• Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information to individuals and groups
• Ability to use a range of IT programmes including PowerPoint, Word and Excel
• Highly developed facilitation skills
• Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge within area of speciality
• Demonstrates experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Ability to work effectively in a variety of clinical settings required as part of the job role

Desirable

• Ability to undertake microscopy relevant to STIs
• Provision of LARC contraception including implants and intrauterine contraception

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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).

Employer details
Employer name: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The Gate Clinic, Canterbury, CT1 3NG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head Of Service Stephen Grice, stephen.grice1@nhs.net