Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The aim of this post is to appoint a subspecialist consultant in Reproductive Medicine to join an established team within a major university teaching hospital.
Complete Fertility clinic maintains its close affiliation to the University of Southampton, and UHS. Under formalized mutual agreement between UHS and CFC, students (medical, nursing and midwifery) and trainees (Wessex obstetrics and gynaecology, ATSM and subspecialty) continue their fertility and reproductive medicine training between both locations.
Complete Fertility currently performs around 550 fresh cycle of IVF/ICSI, and around 180 IUI/DI cycles and 400 frozen cycle numbers per year. It has a full IVF laboratory with time-lapse facilities. The centre treats both NHS and private patients in a ratio of approximately 30:70 respectively. The centre receives over 1500 NHS referrals from GPs in Hampshire per year.
About us
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
To drive forward further development and aspirations of the fertility service including reproductive surgery
Provision of general and specialist gynaecology clinics
To participate in the provision of emergency gynaecological services to the local population via participation in the general gynaecological on call rota
To actively participate in management, service development and clinical governance within the Care group and wider Trust
Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision including ATSM training in fertility, and subspecialty training programme in reproductive medicine
To actively support and engage with ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital
To actively participate in continuing medical education to maintain annual consultant appraisal
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
A subspecialist in reproductive medicine
Experience in conducting reproductive medicine operating lists independently
Experience in delivering reproductive medicine procedures, outpatient gynaecology and ambulatory gynaecology clinics
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interview date to be confirmed
Job Reference: 188-MT1253 - This vacancy closes on or before: 26th September 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities
WHAT YOULL DO:
To drive forward further development and aspirations of the fertility service including reproductive surgery
Provision of general and specialist gynaecology clinics
To participate in the provision of emergency gynaecological services to the local population via participation in the general gynaecological on call rota
To actively participate in management, service development and clinical governance within the Care group and wider Trust
Contribution to undergraduate and postgraduate education and supervision including ATSM training in fertility, and subspecialty training programme in reproductive medicine
To actively support and engage with ongoing research themes and projects in line with the expectations of a vibrant academic hospital
To actively participate in continuing medical education to maintain annual consultant appraisal
WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR
A subspecialist in reproductive medicine
Experience in conducting reproductive medicine operating lists independently
Experience in delivering reproductive medicine procedures, outpatient gynaecology and ambulatory gynaecology clinics
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interview date to be confirmed
Job Reference: 188-MT1253 - This vacancy closes on or before: 26th September 2024
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
- Subspecialist in reproductive medicine
Desirable
- Accredited GMC educational supervisor
- Further higher degree
- Evidence of research and publications
- MD/PhD
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Accreditation in reproductive medicine
- Accreditation in general obstetrics and gynaecology
- Experience in conducting reproductive medicine operating lists independently
- Experience in delivering out-patient ambulatory and emergency gynaecology services
Desirable
- Experience in delivering formal undergraduate and/or postgraduate education
- Experience in running subspeciality training module
- Involved with RCOG subspeciality committee
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Competence in spoken and written English
- Advanced understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
- Good presentation and communication skills
- Leadership Qualities; enthusiastic, flexible, able to adapt to change and to lead service development
Desirable
- Evidence of previous relevant experience to make significant developments and contributions to established services with demonstrable output
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCOG or equivalent
- Entry on the Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within six months of the date of the advisory appointments committee
- Subspecialist in reproductive medicine
Desirable
- Accredited GMC educational supervisor
- Further higher degree
- Evidence of research and publications
- MD/PhD
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- Accreditation in reproductive medicine
- Accreditation in general obstetrics and gynaecology
- Experience in conducting reproductive medicine operating lists independently
- Experience in delivering out-patient ambulatory and emergency gynaecology services
Desirable
- Experience in delivering formal undergraduate and/or postgraduate education
- Experience in running subspeciality training module
- Involved with RCOG subspeciality committee
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Competence in spoken and written English
- Advanced understanding of Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement
- Good presentation and communication skills
- Leadership Qualities; enthusiastic, flexible, able to adapt to change and to lead service development
Desirable
- Evidence of previous relevant experience to make significant developments and contributions to established services with demonstrable output
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Able to demonstrate behaviours that meet the Trust Values: Patients First, Always Improving, Working Together
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
