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Location
Torquay, Devon | United Kingdom
Job description
Communication and working relationships You will work closely with other medical staff, allied health professionals and non-clinical colleagues both within the department and in other specialties. The Trust actively encourages and supports SAS involvement in regional clinical networks. Planning and organisation Time management and prioritisation skills will be needed to effectively manage clinical workload. Analytical and judgement The post holder will be able to deliver high quality clinical care and clinical oversight for the service, supervising junior doctors and nursing staff Responsibility for patients and client care Senior SAS doctors are recognised as being Autonomous Practitioners within Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. It is anticipated that the post holder will be an autonomous practitioner for most aspects of delivery of care within the fields of GUM and contraception. Policy and service responsibility It is anticipated that the post holder will contribute to service development both locally in Torbay and also within the wider Devon Sexual Health network (which incorporates Exeter and Barnstaple Sexual Health clinics). Responsibility for finance, equipment and other resources The postholder will provide efficient and effective care that is consistent with local public health priorities Responsibility for supervision, leadership and management The department has 2 junior doctors and both year 3 and year 5 medical students on placement during the year. It is anticipated that the post holder will contribute fully to supporting their training, there will be no requirement for formal clinical or educational supervision. Information technology and administrative duties A willingness to engage with new developments in information technology is essential. Responsibility for research and development There are research opportunities within the service and a supportive Trust research team, should the appointee wish to participate in research. The NIHR STI Research Champion for the South West Peninsula is based within the DSH service.
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