Barts Health NHS Trust

Clinical Fellow in Reproductive Medicine

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Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust are currently welcoming applications for three full time Clinical Fellow (ST3+) to join the Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, based at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This appointment will initially be for 12 months on a fixed term basis which can be extended to two years.

The Fertility service at Barts Health is one of the largest NHS services and has excellent clinical results. The Centre receives referrals for secondary and tertiary diagnosis and treatment, and offers a wide range of services, including all forms of male and female outpatient diagnostic assessment, assisted reproduction technologies including IUI, IVF, ICSI, sperm and ovum donation, surrogacy, a full range of sperm retrieval techniques, and male and female fertility preservation for acute and chronic conditions including oncological.

The Centre also offers specialised menopausal, gynae-endocrinology, andrology clinics, and general benign gynaecological and reproductive surgery.

Main duties of the job

These are one-year posts with a possibility of extension for a second year depending on clinical and research assessment.

The post holders will be trained in all aspects of general fertility and assisted reproductive technology (ART). Activities will include outpatient assessment, ultrasound scanning, monitoring of ART treatment (ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, IVF treatment, ICSI, ovum donation, surrogacy etc), transvaginal oocyte retrievals and tubal patency assessment; including hysterosalpingograms and Hycosys. They will also be exposed to sperm retrieval techniques and trans-abdominal oocyte retrieval as well as reproductive surgery.

The post holders will also have the opportunity to participate in the Fertility Preservation program, Menopause and Fertility-BRCA clinics.

The post holders will be encouraged to get involved in all aspects of Clinical Governance within the Fertility Department. The post holder will be encouraged to take an active part in each HFEA, CQC, ISO inspection and the preparation and implementation of the post-inspection action plans

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Details

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per anumm

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED477SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

W Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details related to the main duties and responsibilities about the role, please refer to the job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details related to the main duties and responsibilities about the role, please refer to the job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG

Desirable

  • MD, MSc

Knowledge

Essential

  • 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records

Desirable

  • Competence in ART procedures

Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty

Desirable

  • Ultrasound scanning

Academic achievement and Research

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings

Training expected

Desirable

  • Previous training in Infertility Cente

Management/Audit Experience

Desirable

  • Appropriate to grade

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Mature all rounder Sympathetic to patients Good communication skills Interest in Research

Desirable

  • Good organizational skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Registered with GMC
Person Specification

Qualifications and Higher Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG

Desirable

  • MD, MSc

Knowledge

Essential

  • 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records

Desirable

  • Competence in ART procedures

Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty

Desirable

  • Ultrasound scanning

Academic achievement and Research

Desirable

  • Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings

Training expected

Desirable

  • Previous training in Infertility Cente

Management/Audit Experience

Desirable

  • Appropriate to grade

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Mature all rounder Sympathetic to patients Good communication skills Interest in Research

Desirable

  • Good organizational skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

  • Registered with GMC

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

W Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

W Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead For Reproductive Medicine

Litha Pepas

l.pepas@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

16 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£37,068 to £57,570 a year per anumm

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED477SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

W Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE


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