Consultant in Sexual and Reproductive Health

East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust (Cambridge)

Job summary

At the East of England Community Health & Care NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our communities. We are looking for a dedicated Consultant in Sexual & Reproductive Health to join our Integrated Contraception and Sexual Health (iCaSH) team in Norfolk.

Based in King’s Lynn, you will play a key role in providing expert clinical care across reproductive & sexual health services. You will work closely with a skilled multidisciplinary team, helping to shape and develop services that meet the needs of a diverse population.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.

Alongside clinical duties, you will support education, supervision, service development and quality improvement,while promoting best practice and patient centred care.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate clinician with strong leadership andcommunication skills, GMC Specialist Register entry (or within 6 months of interview)and robust experience in reproductive and sexual health medicine.

In return, we offer a supportive working environment and a strong commitment toprofessional development and work-life balance.Join us and make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of ourcommunities.

Should we receive a high number of applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any point after 27th July 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake a full range of medical duties in Contraception and Sexual Health Clinics and will be expected to work with clinical colleagues supported by local managers in providing a safe, efficient, and effective service .

The post holder will share clinical responsibilities with professional colleagues and will actively contribute to the governance arrangements of the department.

The post holder will provide active support to the leadership team to support the continued development of the iCaSH Norfolk, King’s Lynn service, in order to enhance patient access ensuring that patient safety, confidentiality, and effective clinical governance are maintained and to help develop appropriate clinical pathways.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Basic Medical degree qualification
  • Entry on the GMC specialist register via: CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview), CCST, CESR or Portfolio Pathway in CSRH or within 6 months of completing it Which includes : Membership of the College of Sexual and Reproductive Health (MCoSRH) Letters of competence in subdermal implants and intrauterine techniques LoC SDI/LoC IUT Deep Implant removal skill Complex IUT skill Ultrasound skills
  • College (CoSRH) Registered Trainer
  • Educational Supervisor (the appointee must be trained in educational supervision in line with the Faculty Development requirements)
  • Management and leadership training/experience

Desirable

  • Research/publications in Contraception, Sexual & Reproductive Health and other aspects of sexual health
  • Additional post-graduate qualifications, e.g. MD/PhD/MSc/Dip HIV/Dip GUM

Experience

Essential

  • Independent management of Complex Contraception and Reproductive Health caseloads
  • Clinical Experience in other aspects of Sexual and Reproductive Health, i.e. vulval disease, psychosexual medicine, PCOS, PMS and Menopause
  • Clinical experience of working with individuals with medical and psychosocial complexity and ability to liaise with all relevant specialists and teams
  • Experience of completed robust clinical audit and implementation of quality Improvement projects
  • Experience of service development with respect to Public Health Principles and contribution to strategic priorities within regional sexual health networks

Desirable

  • Understanding of and training in safeguarding issues (young people and adults)
  • Experience of working in GUM or integrated service including experience in community clinics

Skills

Essential

  • Requisite leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills to fulfil the role of a consultant leading a multidisciplinary community team to provide SRH care.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams
  • Evidence of effective participation in clinical audit, clinical risk management and research.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for its modernisation
  • Comprehensive IT skills

Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Young People/Vulnerable Adults

Essential

  • Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults
  • Shows a personal commitment to safeguarding children

Working within Professional Boundaries

Essential

  • Accepts responsibility and accountability for own work and can define the responsibilities of others
  • Seeks and uses professional support appropriately
  • Understands the principle of confidentiality

Emotional Awareness

Essential

  • Aware of the range of emotions in self and others
  • Manages strong emotions and responds constructively to the source of problems
  • Has a range of mechanisms for dealing with stress, can recognise when to use them and does so

Self Awareness

Essential

  • Has a realistic knowledge of personal strengths and areas for development
  • Can demonstrate flexibility of approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 9 August 2026

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