Speciality Doctor in Gender Dysphoria and Endocrinology

The post holder will provide specialist medical input within the Gender Dysphoria Service, undertaking comprehensive assessments, supporting treatment planning, advising on hormone therapy, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues. The role involves outpatient clinics, clinical governance activities, service development, and liaison with primary and secondary care providers.

• Provide specialist medical assessment, diagnosis, and formulation for patients experiencing gender dysphoria or gender incongruence.
• Develop and implement individualised, patient-centred care plans.
• Assess suitability for gender-affirming medical interventions in accordance with current national and international guidance.
• Provide advice regarding hormone therapy initiation, optimisation, monitoring, and management of associated health risks.
• Collaborate with primary care clinicians to ensure safe prescribing and ongoing monitoring arrangements.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, psychiatrists, specialist nurses, speech and language therapists, and other allied health professionals.
• Liaise with external healthcare providers regarding treatment recommendations and ongoing patient care.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit, quality improvement projects, and service development initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and complete all associated administrative duties.
• Contribute to teaching, training, and professional development activities within the service.

Support the development of inclusive and equitable healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse individuals.

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances. NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce. At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer. We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

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