General Practitioner with Special Interest in Women’s Health

• The post holder will deliver women's health clinics including, for example, management of menstrual disorders, pre-conception advice, contraception counselling, menopause care, procedures (this may include IUD insertions, difficult smears, polypectomies and pessary fittings) and sexual health depending on clinician's individual skills.
• The post holder may both receive and provide the necessary supervision and training in conjunction with other clinical staff working in the clinic.
• The post holder will assess referrals to the Women's Health Hub during a virtual triage session, provide advice to primary care referrers and triage to appropriate women's health service in collaboration with Women's Health Hub colleagues, including gynaecologists, SRH consultants and other health care professionals
• The post holder will support delivery of women's health care as part of the Women's Health Hub team and the wider Lambeth system. This may include mentorship for other staff or GPs in training based at the hub and leading or contributing to quality improvement projects.
• The post holder will work collaboratively across organisational boundaries to foster integrated care pathways, promote best practices, and ensure that the voices of women and girls are central to service delivery.

• To provide evidence-based care.
• To adhere at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out within Trust guidelines.
• To liaise effectively and on a timely basis with colleagues within the department, other clinical specialties within the Trust particularly gynaecology, General Practitioners, community services, and all healthcare agencies.
• To maintain and promote team and multi-disciplinary work, working closely and regularly with the consultant medical staff.
• To provide cover for annual and study leave colleagues so far as is practicable
• Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his/her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.

Desirable

• DRCOG
• Letter of Competencies for implants and IUDs
• BMS advanced certificate in Menopause care or Menopause Care Professional Certificate (FSRH)
• Cervical screening
• Pessary fitting

Essential

• Established GP in a Lambeth or Southwark practice
• Experience in women's health / gynaecology
• Experience of general practice
• Ability to take independent decisions on case management

Desirable

• Experience of performing minor gynaecological procedures
• Prior involvement in setting up or running specialised clinics (e.g., menopause or menstrual disorders clinics)

Essential

• Ability to take decisions in a busy clinic and at times under pressure
• Knowledge of Clinical Governance and safeguarding
• IT skills including experience of EMIS

Desirable

• Patient-centred communication, particularly for sensitive topics like sexual health and domestic violence
• One to one and small group clinical teaching
• Developing teaching programmes

Essential

• Excellent time keeping
• Effective English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Genuine motivation to support improvements in Women's Health
• Ability to work under pressure