Speciality Doctor Genitourinary MedicineNHS
Job summary
This post is a for a fixed term part-time (between one and six sessions available) Specialist grade doctor in Sexual Health.
The appointee will be working towards DFSRH and / or STIF intermediate, along with gaining significant experience in provision of contraception and/or genitourinary medicine. Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques and/or Subdermal Implant techniques are desirable, but training can be provided.
It is expected that the appointee will deliver clinics in integrated sexual health. Clinics will consist of booked appointments and drop in attendances (subject to covid restraints), working alongside sexual health nurses (advanced nurse practitioners and band 6 nurses working to PGD), health care assistants delivering asymptomatic STI screening and providing support to clinicians and other sexual health doctors.
There is no direct in-patient responsibility with this post.
The appointee will be expected to work with the multidisciplinary team to identify clinical governance and training needs. This may involve involvement in the development of local training programmes to support staff attain appropriate FSRH or BASHH accreditation.
Interviews will take place on 5th November 2026.
Main duties of the job
History taking, examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Genitourinary Medicine department in line with clinic protocols.
Supporting the department in the management of patients with HIV disease.
Working in line with all Trust policies and procedures and the GU clinic guidelines.
Keep up to date with clinic guidelines, good medical practice and safeguarding guidelines.
Participation in the internal educational activities of the department, including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the department, as appropriate.
Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the department and other courses such as the BASHH STIF course, HIV Masterclass and DFSRH as appropriate.
Participation in audit and clinical governance activities of the department.
Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic.
Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Genitourinary Medicine (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling GUMCAD data, development of clinic protocols).
Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required.
Participation in the developing clinical networks within Genitourinary Medicine in the West Midlands.
Record all data during each consultation on electronic patient records
Job description
The post-holder will also have a role in helping to develop sexual health services, audit and possible research. There may also be opportunities to become involved with teaching medical students and junior doctors.
History taking, examination, investigation and treatment of patients attending the Genitourinary Medicine department in line with clinic protocols.
Supporting the department in the management of patients with HIV disease.
Working in line with all Trust policies and procedures and the GU clinic guidelines.
Keep up to date with clinic guidelines, good medical practice and safeguarding guidelines.
Participation in the internal educational activities of the department, including teaching nurses, medical students, junior doctors and other visitors to the department, as appropriate.
Participation in the external educational activities, including meetings and courses hosted by the department and other courses such as the BASHH STIF course, HIV Masterclass and DFSRH as appropriate.
Participation in audit and clinical governance activities of the department.
Providing medical support to non-medical staff of the clinic.
Performance of administrative tasks relevant to Genitourinary Medicine (such as writing of letters to colleagues and patients, compiling GUMCAD data, development of clinic protocols).
Clinical liaison with other hospital departments, general practitioners and other agencies as required.
Participation in the developing clinical networks within Genitourinary Medicine in the West Midlands.
Record all data during each consultation on electronic patient records
Purpose of the role is to assist the department in managing patients who present with sexually transmitted infections or requesting contraception. Filling this post with fixed term sessions will help fill the gap till the incoming consultant starts after maternity leave in April 2027.
When substantial time is worked over and above the expected amount, job plan and responsibilities will be reviewed and time off in lieu will be considered.
About us
As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.