Sexual Health Specialty Doctor | Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Working in a clinical session providing contraception, especially long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and the testing and management of sexual infections.

The holder of the post would work alongside a medical and nursing team in providing services in a level 3 Integrated sexual health service.

Experience of independent practice in LARC provision is essential. Experience of providing contraception to specific populations such as young people, peri-menopausal women and those with specific medical conditions would be desirable. Prior experience in management of sexual infections, is essential as training. This post is not recognised for specialty training.

· Actively participate in clinical governance activities

· Pursue continuing medical education to the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive health and GMC guidelines.

Working at North Middlesex Hospital’s Sexual Health Service offers a rewarding opportunity to support patients in a welcoming, confidential, and inclusive environment. The service is known for its compassionate, patient-centred care, providing essential sexual health advice, testing, and treatment to a diverse community. Being part of the team allows staff to make a meaningful difference in public health while working alongside experienced professionals dedicated to promoting wellbeing, education, and stigma-free care

1. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is not an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties of this post.

The appointee is expected to

· Providing contraception, especially long acting reversible contraception (LARC) and the testing and management of sexual infections.

· Work independently, but within competencies at all times. Seek senior support where necessary.

· Show flexibility and undertake different appropriate clinical tasks within allocated DCC sessions at the request of the clinical manager, as the need arises.

2. RESPONSIBILITY FOR POLICY AND SERVICE DEVELOPMENT

· Actively participate in clinical guidelines development, audit and CPD.

3. RESPONSIBILITY FOR LEADING AND MANAGING

· Actively contribute to clinical guidelines development, clinical governance activities.

4. RESPONSIBILITY FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES

· Work with manager to stay up-to-date with EPR changes

· Ensure accurate, complete and contemporaneous coding of clinical activity.

5. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

· Pursue continuing medical education to the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive health and GMC guidelines.

· Actively participate in the Unit’s Teaching Programme and undertake supervision, teaching and training of medical trainees and other multi-professional staff, in line with guidance from the relevant specialty bodies.

This advert closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026