Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Fellow in Assisted Conception (Middle Grade) to join the Fertility Unit at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust on a fixed-term basis for six months, with the possibility of extension to 12 months subject to successful completion and service requirements.
The post offers comprehensive training and experience in all aspects of fertility care and assisted reproductive technology (ART), including outpatient assessment, ultrasound scanning, assisted conception procedures, fertility preservation, and clinical governance. This role is ideal for clinicians wishing to develop advanced clinical, procedural, and managerial skills in reproductive medicine within a supportive and high-performing unit.
Main duties of the job
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Provide middle-grade level clinical care within the Fertility Unit under consultant supervision
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Deliver outpatient fertility consultations and paper clinics
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Independently run and interpret fertility scan lists following competency sign-off
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Participate in assisted conception procedures, including oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer
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Coordinate IVF treatments and ensure adherence to Trust, NHS, and HFEA standards
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Participate in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives
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Support teaching, supervision, and induction of junior doctors and trainees
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Contribute to weekend and out-of-hours services via rota, in line with seven-day service requirements
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be recognised as a great place to work, having featured in the HSJ and Nursing Times Best Places to Work lists and achieved Healthy Workplace Excellence status.
The Trust delivers acute and community services across 75 sites in Hackney and surrounding boroughs, serving a diverse population. It is renowned for high-quality training, strong research output, and innovation in patient care. Staff are at the heart of the organisation, supported by excellent development opportunities, inclusive culture, and strong leadership.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide middle-grade clinical care within the Fertility Unit under consultant supervision, contributing to outpatient clinics, assisted conception procedures, ultrasound scanning, and IVF coordination. Responsibilities include clinical administration, paper clinics, patient communication, and compliance with Trust, NHS, and HFEA regulations. The post holder will actively participate in audit, research, clinical governance, and service improvement activities, as well as supporting the training and supervision of junior staff.
Full details of duties, responsibilities, and person requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description and Job Specification, which applicants are advised to review carefully.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will provide middle-grade clinical care within the Fertility Unit under consultant supervision, contributing to outpatient clinics, assisted conception procedures, ultrasound scanning, and IVF coordination. Responsibilities include clinical administration, paper clinics, patient communication, and compliance with Trust, NHS, and HFEA regulations. The post holder will actively participate in audit, research, clinical governance, and service improvement activities, as well as supporting the training and supervision of junior staff.
Full details of duties, responsibilities, and person requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description and Job Specification, which applicants are advised to review carefully.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration or eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Knowledge and expertise
Essential
- At least 3 years full time service/training in obstetrics and gynaecology including 1 year experience in assisted conception
- Excellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience at working at 2nd on call level in the UK
Management/Audit/ Research
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance/Audit processes and Research Principles.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance;
- Audit Project completions
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to develop good working relationships.
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration or eligible for full registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCOG part 1
Desirable
Knowledge and expertise
Essential
- At least 3 years full time service/training in obstetrics and gynaecology including 1 year experience in assisted conception
- Excellent clinical skills
Desirable
- Experience at working at 2nd on call level in the UK
Management/Audit/ Research
Essential
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance/Audit processes and Research Principles.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Clinical Governance;
- Audit Project completions
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to develop good working relationships.
- Commitment to continuing personal development.
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).
