National Sexual Health

Job Introduction
Join Our Team as the National Clinical Lead for Sexual Health

Are you passionate about advancing sexual health nationwide? Do you have the expertise and vision to lead transformative change in this critical field? We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to become our National Clinical Lead for Sexual Health, spearheading innovative initiatives that will make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

**About Us**:
HCRG Care Group is a leading force in healthcare, dedicated to improving the nation's sexual health landscape. We believe that a comprehensive approach to sexual health education, prevention, and treatment is essential for a thriving society. With a collaborative and inclusive mindset, we work closely with governmental bodies, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders to make a tangible difference.

**The Role**:
As the National Clinical Lead for Sexual Health, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of sexual health policies, practices, and programs. Your expertise and leadership will guide us in achieving our mission of reducing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), promoting sexual health awareness, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and understanding.

Main Responsibilities
- Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive national sexual health strategy that addresses pressing issues, identifies gaps in services, and promotes evidence-based solutions.
- Policy Advocacy: Collaborate with policymakers at all levels to influence legislative changes that improve access to sexual health services, foster education, and reduce stigma.
- Clinical Guidance: Provide expert clinical guidance to healthcare providers, ensuring best practices in sexual health care delivery, prevention, and treatment.
- Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of cutting-edge research and technology in sexual health, identifying opportunities for innovation and advocating for necessary resources.
- Education and Awareness: Lead efforts to educate the public on sexual health, emphasizing the importance of regular testing, safe practices, and open dialogue.
- Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators, and researchers, to create a unified approach to sexual health.

**Requirements**:

- Medical Expertise: A distinguished medical background in sexual health or related fields, with significant experience in clinical practice and research.
- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, drive change, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Advocacy Experience: Track record in advocating for policy changes and successfully influencing decision-makers at local, regional, or national levels.
- Innovation: Demonstrated interest in staying current with emerging trends, technologies, and approaches in sexual health.
- Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner.

**Knowledge Experience and Training**
- Management of sexually transmitted infections and HIV
- Contraception, sexual and reproductive health
- Knowledge and principles of resource and budget management
- Understanding importance of clinician in management

**Qualifications**
- Basic medical qualification registrable in UK
- Entry on the GMC specialist register for Genitourinary Medicine or equivalent via:

- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or European community rights
- Other approved method of entry
- MRCP, MRCOG or equivalent

**Other Requirements**
- Willingness to work flexibly to support the needs of the service.
- Ability to travel.

About The Company
- We change lives by transforming health and care.
- Established in 2006 we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

Package Description
As our National Sexual Health Clinical Lead, you’ll be part of our valued team:

- **£30,000 per annum (30 sessions per year)**:

- Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you.
- Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life’s emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
- Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing f