Job summary
Applications are invited for a Senior Clinical Fellow at King's Fertility and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Fellow to join our busy and well-established IVF and Reproductive Medicine service. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in assisted conception, andrology and fertility preservation within a leading fertility centre.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will develop clinical, procedural, and research skills in reproductive medicine while working within a multidisciplinary team of specialists. Applicants should have MRCOG part 2, be at ST6 level in their Obstetrics and Gynaecology training and be interested in developing a subspecialty interest in Reproductive Medicine and research.
The post holder will be required to take part in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota as a senior registrar on a 1:10 basis. The post is offered on a 1-year contract, potentially with an option to extend for a further year.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's College Hospital has been at the forefront of fertility treatment for more than 35 years. The assisted conception unit has been in existence since 1983 and provides a full range of investigations and treatment for infertility in dedicated premises. As of the 1st of November 2017, the fertility services were transferred to King's Fertility, a partnership between the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) and King's College Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist fertility care, including new and followup consultations, patient counselling, and personalised treatment planning in line with HFEA regulations. Deliver all clinical aspects of assisted conception, such as ultrasound (2D/3D and HyCoSy), egg collection, embryo transfer, IUI, pregnancy scanning, and management of treatmentrelated complications. Manage subfertility inpatients on the gynaecology ward and maintain close communication with senior colleagues regarding patient issues or concerns. Participate in oncall and weekend rotas, including emergency outofhours cover for Kings Fertility. Contribute to research, audit and quality improvement, including patient recruitment, audit participation, and leading at least one project. Support education and multidisciplinary care, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate learners and actively participating in weekly MDT meetings and the wider O&G rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist fertility care, including new and followup consultations, patient counselling, and personalised treatment planning in line with HFEA regulations. Deliver all clinical aspects of assisted conception, such as ultrasound (2D/3D and HyCoSy), egg collection, embryo transfer, IUI, pregnancy scanning, and management of treatmentrelated complications. Manage subfertility inpatients on the gynaecology ward and maintain close communication with senior colleagues regarding patient issues or concerns. Participate in oncall and weekend rotas, including emergency outofhours cover for Kings Fertility. Contribute to research, audit and quality improvement, including patient recruitment, audit participation, and leading at least one project. Support education and multidisciplinary care, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate learners and actively participating in weekly MDT meetings and the wider O&G rota.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience in O&G
- Completion of foundation post or equivalent
- Demonstrable interest in the treatment of patients with fertility problems
Desirable
- Experience in pelvic ultrasonography
- Previous research / publications
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Experience in O&G
- Completion of foundation post or equivalent
- Demonstrable interest in the treatment of patients with fertility problems
Desirable
- Experience in pelvic ultrasonography
- Previous research / publications
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
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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).
