Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle, NE4 6AU
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking Consultant in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health to join our Newcastle Sexual Health Service...
Provide
Clinical Leadership in Community Sexual and Reproductive Health
Deliver
consultant led sexual and reproductive healthcare clinics.
Provide
complex contraceptive advice and management.
Undertake
insertion and removal of intrauterine contraception and contraceptive implants,
including complex intrauterine contraception insertion and removal and deep
implant procedures under ultrasound guidance
Manage
complex contraceptive cases including women with medical comorbidities.
Support
menopause and reproductive health pathways where required.
Participate
in safeguarding pathways.
Work
collaboratively across primary, community and secondary care services.
Contribute
to health promotion and prevention initiatives.
Provide
specialist advice to healthcare professionals.
Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.
One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI,
and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we
may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical qualification
- Full GMC registration
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register for Community Sexual and Reproductive Health or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the AAC [there is flexibility with the 6-month period with Executive Medical Director approval]
- Membership of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MCSRH) or equivalent
- Letter of Competency for Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT)
- Letter of Competency for Sub-Dermal Implants (LoC SDI)
Desirable
- Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc)
- Postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
- Experience of working in the NHS
- MRCP/MRCOG
- DIP GUM
Personal attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust core values and behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate, to the Trust and its workforce.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and healthcare workers and other agencies
- Evidence of understanding of and adherence to principles of Good Medical Practice set out by the GMC
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad experience in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Ability to independently manage complex contraceptive care
- Experience of insertion and removal of LARC methods
- Competent in complex IUD procedures
- Competent in transvaginal ultrasound for localisation of intrauterine devices
- Competent in removing deep implants under ultrasound guidance
- Good history & examination skills.
- Independent practice running GUM clinics
- Experience of safeguarding practice
- Experience delivering consultant-led outpatient care
- Demonstrate an interest in the sexual health needs of a diverse local population.
Desirable
- Experience of service redesign
- Menopause Service Experience
- Experience in delivering community gynaecology clinics
- Experience managing complex GUM clinics
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, Clinical Governance process and resource issues
- Evidence of organisational, management and time management skills
Desirable
- Evidence of management and administration experience and understanding management goals
- Management course and / or certificate
Teaching and education
Essential
- Evidence of maintaining CoSRH registered trainer certification
- Experience of supervising resident medical staff
- Experience of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Ability to teach clinical / technical / practical skills
Desirable
- Qualification in medical education
Audit and Research
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical practice
- Involvement in quality improvement measures
- Ability to undertake multi-disciplinary audit / audit in specialty area
- Good presentation skills
- Experience of clinical research
Desirable
- Undertaken research with published papers in refereed journals
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
4 September 2026
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