Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Medical
Doctor with experience in Gynaecology and Fertility to join our Agora Clinic team as a
Fertility Consultant.
The appointee would be joining our existing team of 6 Fertility Consultants and
play a significant role in shaping the delivery and growth of our fertility and
reproductive medicine services across our three clinics in Brighton, Eastbourne
and Worthing. This a real opportunity for someone with excellent training and
experience in reproductive medicine to join a clinic with a strong workplace
wellbeing culture and excellent reputation. You would live in one of the most
vibrant cities on the South Coast with many excellent state and private schools
and rapid road and rail access to London and other cities in the South East.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct initial and follow-up consultations for assisted conception treatments including egg donation and surrogacy
All assisted conception procedures, including oocyte retrieval, embryo transfers,
surgical sperm retrievals, intra-uterine inseminations and trans-vaginal and
trans-abdominal ultrasound scanning
Tubal patency (HyCoSy), uterine assessment and endometrial biopsy
Ability to participate in menopause and reproductive medicine clinics
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary fertility team to offer the
highest level of patient care
Participation in an on-call and weekend rota for out of hours queries
and procedures
Opportunity to offer minimal access reproductive surgery treatments
Experience & Qualifications
required:
Full Registration with GMC and licence to practice in the UK
Membership or Fellowship of the RCOG or equivalent
Minimum 2 years experience in Reproductive Medicine and Fertility and 5
years experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine desirable but not
essential
Accredited in transvaginal and transabdominal pelvic ultrasound
Robust knowledge of the HFEA Code of Practice
Excellent understanding of QMS and ability to apply quality assurance,
audit and quality improvement to clinical practice
An understanding of prevailing legislation
Excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues
About us
The Agora Clinic is the largest Fertility Clinic in Sussex, providing both NHS and privately funded treatments.Our ethos is to empower all those who would like a family, either now or in the future, with the freedom of reproductive choice, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation or ethnic background. We consistently deliver high success rates without patient selection, combining scientific excellence and state of the art laboratory technology with evidence based clinical medicine. As an independent provider, we are able to deliver our services in a boutique environment with a strong focus on providing exceptional patient care. We are nationally recognised for our work with LGBTQ+ community and leaders in the provision of inclusive fertility care.
Benefits of working with us:
Competitive Salary (dependant on experience)
Performance related bonus
Enrolled into Company Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities to attend national and/or international conferences
and develop new skills
30 days of annual leave
Access
to Agora Wellbeing Program including but not limited to; flexible health
plan, wellbeing events, discounts and training
Relocation package
Working
in a close-knit, dynamic and happy team in a family environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE:
Consultant Fertility Specialist
LOCATION:
The Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Centre (the Agora Clinic), The Agora, Ellen Street, Hove BN3 3LN
RESPONSIBLE TO:
CEO and Medical Director of the Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Centre (The Agora Clinic)
ACOUNTABLE TO: Medical Director and Senior Consultants of the Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Centre
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Person Responsible to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the Medical Director, the Scientific Director, the HFEA, the Medical Consultants and Senior Nursing, Laboratory and Administrative Staff in the Agora, Patients and GPs.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Consultant Fertility Specialist will be responsible for the day to day medical care of patients coming through the clinic and will report to the Medical Director. They will need to work effectively and safely within the terms of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (1990) and the HFEA 9th Code of Practice
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Clinical Duties
The postholder is expected to be fully competent in the management all patients needing assisted conception from initial evaluation through to assisted conception treatment and early pregnancy monitoring.
The postholder will be required to:
1.1. Take an active role in all medical processes for patients referred to the Agora Clinic for fertility or gynaecology treatment including:
- New and follow-up Consultations
- Ultrasound scanning (baseline pelvic scans and follicle tracking for assisted conception treatments) and early pregnancy viability scans
- Intrauterine inseminations
- Management of all patients before, during and after treatment needing medical evaluation e.g ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Counselling and evaluation of oncology patients and potential sperm or egg donors.
- Gynaecological consultations and examinations for fertility related issues or menopausal symptoms
- Minor out-patient Gynaecological procedures such as coil fitting or removal, endometrial scratch
This list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of the clinical duties expected of the post-holder. If new services are developed, then the post holder will be fully trained in these and signed off as competent before being allowed to consult or perform any new procedures in relation to the new service.
1.2. Follow all the Agora Clinic protocols and ensure that patients receive accurate advice in relation to their treatment, risks and chances of a successful outcome.
1.3. Ensure that patient data and information are promptly entered in the Clinics Meditex database computer system.
1.4. Keep full and accurate notes of all patient encounters and advice given and communicate effectively with referring doctors, GPs and patients.
1.5. Ensure the highest standard of patient care to maintain the clinics excellent reputation.
1.6. Assist with updating and maintaining all the Agoras policies and procedures, treatment protocols and patient information and to support and improve quality standards required to meet certification for ISO 9001.
1.7. Be actively involved in the Agoras regular audit activities. This may include audit of results of treatments, patients satisfaction, delays experienced etc.
1.8. Provide clinical cover for weekends and public holidays as agreed on the Agora Medical Staff rota.
1.9. To provide emergency telephone assistance to patients on a rotational basis.
1.10. Participate in the Agoras Open Days and GP evenings (and other out of hours meetings that may be required for the promotion of the clinic). The Employee is expected to provide an actual and truthful account of the clinics performance to its prospective patients and referring Doctors.
2 Administrative2.1 Develop a close working relationship with the Agora Admin Lead, Scientific Director and Quality Manager and Nurse Managers to ensure smooth running of the Centre.2.2 Have an awareness of the Agoras overall financial objectives and work with the admin team to ensure revenue recapture of all medically related procedures.2.3 Identify, report and respond to complaints, accidents and incidents effectively and according to the clinics policy. 2.4 Provide such evidence and reports as the Agora may require and co-operate with the Agora in relation to any investigation or complaints concerning him/her, the Agora or its practice.2.5 Attend and be actively involved in the Agoras regular clinical, quality, educational and team meetings. 2.6 Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with HFEA code of Practice and other relevant regulations.3 Training and CPD
3.1 Continue with own professional development by attending relevant courses and conferences and feedback from these to ensure the clinic is kept abreast of all new developments in medical aspects of fertility practice.
3.2 Maintain meticulous training records of all processes undertaken under supervision at the Agora and attend yearly appraisal meetings with Dr Gilling-Smith.
4 General
4.1 The post holder will be expected at all time to respect patients confidentiality and, in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
4.2 To promote the reputation of the Agora and not to do or omit to do anything which is calculated to directly or indirectly damage the reputation of the Agora.
4.3 Comply with the behaviour expected of all Agora staff as described in the Employee Handbook.
4.4 Maintain a safe working environment, recognising the Health and Safety requirements of staff, patients and visitors.
4.5 This job description is intended as a guide to the main tasks involved in the post and not as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to his/her grade, which are not listed above, at the direction of the Medical Director.
4.6 This job description is subject to amendment and may be changed from time to time after consultation with the post holder.
Samantha.heasman@medserv.co.uk
5 Working Conditions
The post holder will be expected to work safely within the Agora Health & Safety policy and where required provide risk assessments for new procedures. Areas of risk within the post holders duties will be monitored by the clinic and post holder and include:
5.1 Bodily fluids
5.2 Sharps
5.3 Moving & handling
5.4 VDU
5.5 Liquid Nitrogen
6 Duties of the Agora Clinic6.1 The clinic has a responsibility to ensure the Fertility Consultant is supervised and supported during the initial induction period until signed off as competent in all areas where they will be operating unsupervised. This will apply to all tasks required. 6.2 Supervision and competency assessment of all medical procedures undertaken will be by Dr Gilling-Smith or a Senior Consultant and the appointee will not be allowed to perform any new procedures unsupervised until signed off as competent by his/her supervisor.
6.3 Dr Gilling-Smith is an accredited BFS trainer and previously was Director and Examiner for the RCOG Subspecialty training program in Reproductive Medicine at Chelsea & Westminster Assisted Conception Unit and will ensure full support for all training requirements of the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE:
Consultant Fertility Specialist
LOCATION:
The Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Centre (the Agora Clinic), The Agora, Ellen Street, Hove BN3 3LN
RESPONSIBLE TO:
CEO and Medical Director of the Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Centre (The Agora Clinic)
ACOUNTABLE TO: Medical Director and Senior Consultants of the Agora Gynaecology and Fertility Centre
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Person Responsible to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the Medical Director, the Scientific Director, the HFEA, the Medical Consultants and Senior Nursing, Laboratory and Administrative Staff in the Agora, Patients and GPs.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Consultant Fertility Specialist will be responsible for the day to day medical care of patients coming through the clinic and will report to the Medical Director. They will need to work effectively and safely within the terms of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (1990) and the HFEA 9th Code of Practice
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1 Clinical Duties
The postholder is expected to be fully competent in the management all patients needing assisted conception from initial evaluation through to assisted conception treatment and early pregnancy monitoring.
The postholder will be required to:
1.1. Take an active role in all medical processes for patients referred to the Agora Clinic for fertility or gynaecology treatment including:
- New and follow-up Consultations
- Ultrasound scanning (baseline pelvic scans and follicle tracking for assisted conception treatments) and early pregnancy viability scans
- Intrauterine inseminations
- Management of all patients before, during and after treatment needing medical evaluation e.g ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Counselling and evaluation of oncology patients and potential sperm or egg donors.
- Gynaecological consultations and examinations for fertility related issues or menopausal symptoms
- Minor out-patient Gynaecological procedures such as coil fitting or removal, endometrial scratch
This list is not exhaustive but provides an overview of the clinical duties expected of the post-holder. If new services are developed, then the post holder will be fully trained in these and signed off as competent before being allowed to consult or perform any new procedures in relation to the new service.
1.2. Follow all the Agora Clinic protocols and ensure that patients receive accurate advice in relation to their treatment, risks and chances of a successful outcome.
1.3. Ensure that patient data and information are promptly entered in the Clinics Meditex database computer system.
1.4. Keep full and accurate notes of all patient encounters and advice given and communicate effectively with referring doctors, GPs and patients.
1.5. Ensure the highest standard of patient care to maintain the clinics excellent reputation.
1.6. Assist with updating and maintaining all the Agoras policies and procedures, treatment protocols and patient information and to support and improve quality standards required to meet certification for ISO 9001.
1.7. Be actively involved in the Agoras regular audit activities. This may include audit of results of treatments, patients satisfaction, delays experienced etc.
1.8. Provide clinical cover for weekends and public holidays as agreed on the Agora Medical Staff rota.
1.9. To provide emergency telephone assistance to patients on a rotational basis.
1.10. Participate in the Agoras Open Days and GP evenings (and other out of hours meetings that may be required for the promotion of the clinic). The Employee is expected to provide an actual and truthful account of the clinics performance to its prospective patients and referring Doctors.
2 Administrative2.1 Develop a close working relationship with the Agora Admin Lead, Scientific Director and Quality Manager and Nurse Managers to ensure smooth running of the Centre.2.2 Have an awareness of the Agoras overall financial objectives and work with the admin team to ensure revenue recapture of all medically related procedures.2.3 Identify, report and respond to complaints, accidents and incidents effectively and according to the clinics policy. 2.4 Provide such evidence and reports as the Agora may require and co-operate with the Agora in relation to any investigation or complaints concerning him/her, the Agora or its practice.2.5 Attend and be actively involved in the Agoras regular clinical, quality, educational and team meetings. 2.6 Ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with HFEA code of Practice and other relevant regulations.3 Training and CPD
3.1 Continue with own professional development by attending relevant courses and conferences and feedback from these to ensure the clinic is kept abreast of all new developments in medical aspects of fertility practice.
3.2 Maintain meticulous training records of all processes undertaken under supervision at the Agora and attend yearly appraisal meetings with Dr Gilling-Smith.
4 General
4.1 The post holder will be expected at all time to respect patients confidentiality and, in particular, the confidentiality of electronically stored personal data in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
4.2 To promote the reputation of the Agora and not to do or omit to do anything which is calculated to directly or indirectly damage the reputation of the Agora.
4.3 Comply with the behaviour expected of all Agora staff as described in the Employee Handbook.
4.4 Maintain a safe working environment, recognising the Health and Safety requirements of staff, patients and visitors.
4.5 This job description is intended as a guide to the main tasks involved in the post and not as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to his/her grade, which are not listed above, at the direction of the Medical Director.
4.6 This job description is subject to amendment and may be changed from time to time after consultation with the post holder.
Samantha.heasman@medserv.co.uk
5 Working Conditions
The post holder will be expected to work safely within the Agora Health & Safety policy and where required provide risk assessments for new procedures. Areas of risk within the post holders duties will be monitored by the clinic and post holder and include:
5.1 Bodily fluids
5.2 Sharps
5.3 Moving & handling
5.4 VDU
5.5 Liquid Nitrogen
6 Duties of the Agora Clinic6.1 The clinic has a responsibility to ensure the Fertility Consultant is supervised and supported during the initial induction period until signed off as competent in all areas where they will be operating unsupervised. This will apply to all tasks required. 6.2 Supervision and competency assessment of all medical procedures undertaken will be by Dr Gilling-Smith or a Senior Consultant and the appointee will not be allowed to perform any new procedures unsupervised until signed off as competent by his/her supervisor.
6.3 Dr Gilling-Smith is an accredited BFS trainer and previously was Director and Examiner for the RCOG Subspecialty training program in Reproductive Medicine at Chelsea & Westminster Assisted Conception Unit and will ensure full support for all training requirements of the post-holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification.
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of professional update.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Sub-specialty training in reproductive medicine and surgery.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years gynae ultrasound, fertility assessment and management and hands on experience undertaking independent IVF procedures (egg collections, embryo transfers etc.).
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to manage cases independently whilst working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
- Prepared to work flexibly within working hours.
- Prepared to take out of hours calls for clinically related problems.
- Basic skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of the English language.
- IT literate with good knowledge of computer-systems and software.
- Proven organisational ability.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Excellent working relationship skills.
Desirable
- Appreciation of marketing issues within the fertility sector.
- Understanding of financial budgets within the IVF setting in both the private and NHS market.
- Ability to analyse problems and take initiative in problem solving.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical qualification.
- MRCOG or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of professional update.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Sub-specialty training in reproductive medicine and surgery.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years gynae ultrasound, fertility assessment and management and hands on experience undertaking independent IVF procedures (egg collections, embryo transfers etc.).
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Clinical Governance.
- Ability to manage cases independently whilst working closely with the multidisciplinary team.
- Prepared to work flexibly within working hours.
- Prepared to take out of hours calls for clinically related problems.
- Basic skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of the English language.
- IT literate with good knowledge of computer-systems and software.
- Proven organisational ability.
- Good decision-making skills.
- Excellent working relationship skills.
Desirable
- Appreciation of marketing issues within the fertility sector.
- Understanding of financial budgets within the IVF setting in both the private and NHS market.
- Ability to analyse problems and take initiative in problem solving.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
