Specialty Doctor – Sexual Health (Permanent)

About the role

The NHS Lanarkshire Sexual Health team is seeking a dedicated Specialty Doctor to join a permanent, six‑programmed activity per week position. The role may include evening work and offers the chance to develop expertise in sexual and reproductive health while contributing to the region’s vision of accessible sexual health services for all.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive sexual health and contraception services to a diverse patient population.
• Perform intrauterine techniques and subdermal implant insertions.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and service development projects.
• Contribute to medical education, research, and appraisal activities as required.

Required profile

• Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• Minimum four years post‑registration experience, including at least two years in contraception and sexual health.
• Holder of the DFSRH (Diploma of the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Health).
• Commitment to obtain or already hold Letters of Competence in Intrauterine Techniques (LoC IUT) and Subdermal Implants (LoC SDI).

Required skills

• Intrauterine technique proficiency.
• Subdermal implant insertion.
• Contraception counseling and management.

What we offer

• Supportive multidisciplinary team with strong mentorship.
• Opportunities for additional SPA time to pursue quality improvement, education, or research projects.
• Location in Scotland’s central belt, offering easy access to Glasgow and Edinburgh.