Specialty Doctor in Sexual Health | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

This is a permanent, full-time Specialty Doctor post based across the three

Sexual Health Hounslow sites

Twickenham House at West Middlesex University Hospital, Heart of Hounslow, and Feltham Centre for Health. The role is ideally suited to a doctor with extensive NHS experience and a minimum of two years' experience in sexual health and contraception services.

The post offers the opportunity to work within one of the largest and busiest Sexual Health and HIV services in Europe, managed by Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality sexual and reproductive healthcare, including the delivery of contraception and Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC), while also gaining exposure to highly specialised services .

We are particularly keen to recruit a doctor with a strong grounding in sexual health, contraception, LARC and GUM, who can become a senior and experienced member of the team.

The successful candidate will work closely within a multidisciplinary team and be encouraged to participate in service development, clinical audit, research, quality improvement initiatives, and the teaching and supervision of medical students and other healthcare professionals. Sexual Health Hounslow has a strong reputation for training and supports doctors in developing specialist skills and becoming accredited trainers with the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CSRH).

The Specialty Doctor will provide high-quality clinical care within Sexual Health and Contraception services, delivering a broad range of sexual and reproductive healthcare across multiple clinical settings. The post holder will be responsible for assessing, treating and managing patients in accordance with current evidence-based practice, local protocols and national guidelines, while ensuring care is delivered in a sensitive, non-judgemental and confidential manner.

The role includes contributing to the development, delivery and monitoring of clinical services to meet patient needs, maintaining and developing professional knowledge and clinical skills, and supporting the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred care. The post holder will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical input and supporting the ongoing development of the Sexual Health Service. They will participate in service meetings, clinical governance activities, audit, quality improvement initiatives and service development projects, helping to ensure that clinical standards, protocols and pathways remain current and effective.

The post holder will be encouraged to share clinical expertise, support workforce development and strengthen collaborative working with primary care, social services and other partner organisations to enhance patient care and service delivery.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

The post holder will provide comprehensive Sexual Health and Contraception services, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in line with the responsibilities of a Specialty Doctor. The role involves managing and developing clinical sessions, maintaining and enhancing clinical competence, and ensuring that care is delivered in a sensitive, non-judgemental and confidential manner. The post holder will contribute to clinical governance through participation in audit, quality improvement and the implementation of evidence-based practice, while supporting the development and maintenance of service standards, protocols and clinical pathways.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide expert clinical advice, professional leadership and support to colleagues across a range of clinical settings. They will contribute to service planning and development, attend departmental meetings, and work collaboratively with managers and consultants to optimise team performance and ensure the efficient delivery of safe, effective and responsive patient care.

In addition, the post holder will play an active role in education, training and workforce development. This includes maintaining professional knowledge through continuing professional development, participating in appraisal and clinical supervision processes, supporting the induction and mentoring of new staff, and contributing to teaching and educational programmes within the Sexual Health Service. The role also involves sharing clinical expertise with colleagues, providing leadership within the team, and fostering strong partnerships with primary care, social services and other relevant organisations to support integrated patient care and service improvement.

This advert closes on Sunday 2 Aug 2026