Job summary
King's College Hospital is one of the largest and busiest in London, with a well-established national and international reputation for clinical excellence, innovation and achievement. Two thirds of the clinical activities of the hospital are in support of the socially and economically diverse communities of the boroughs of Southwark and Lambeth. As both a healthcare provider and a major employer with over 7,000 staff, King's plays an important part in helping reduce local, social and health inequalities.
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. Last year the unit performed approximately 1000 cycles of IVF/ICSI. Currently 70% of cycles are funded through NHS contracts and 30% are self-funded.
Main duties of the job
Understand the implications of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFEA) Act 1990 and practise according to the Code of Practice produced by the HFEA
See patients in new patient and follow up clinics to counsel them and plan their management
Counsel patients who require assisted conception about all aspects of their treatment, risks and complications of treatment and legal and ethical issues relating to their treatment
Undertake all clinical aspects of assisted conception including scheduling, transvaginal ultrasound, egg collection, embryo transfer, intrauterine insemination, pregnancy scanning and management of pregnancy/ treatment related complications
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 is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reachis our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage any assisted conception patients admitted to the gynaecology ward
Keep senior colleagues informed of patients and any problems and seek help or advice where appropriate
Attend weekly departmental clinical/audit meetings
Take part in the rota to cover clinical activities at Kings Fertility on Saturday and Sunday mornings, along with Bank Holidays, as well as holding the emergency out-of-hours phone for Kings Fertility on a rota basis (1:3 1:5)
The post is suitable for doctors who have completed at least two years at Registrar grade or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology, who wish to gain practical experience in clinical assisted conception and reproductive endocrinology, become proficient in transvaginal ultrasonography, egg collections and embryo transfer. The post holder will be required to take part in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota on a 1:10 basis. The post is offered on a 1-year contract, potentially with an option to extend for a further year. The post holder will receive training in duties of the post as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Manage any assisted conception patients admitted to the gynaecology ward
Keep senior colleagues informed of patients and any problems and seek help or advice where appropriate
Attend weekly departmental clinical/audit meetings
Take part in the rota to cover clinical activities at Kings Fertility on Saturday and Sunday mornings, along with Bank Holidays, as well as holding the emergency out-of-hours phone for Kings Fertility on a rota basis (1:3 1:5)
The post is suitable for doctors who have completed at least two years at Registrar grade or equivalent in obstetrics and gynaecology, who wish to gain practical experience in clinical assisted conception and reproductive endocrinology, become proficient in transvaginal ultrasonography, egg collections and embryo transfer. The post holder will be required to take part in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology rota on a 1:10 basis. The post is offered on a 1-year contract, potentially with an option to extend for a further year. The post holder will receive training in duties of the post as necessary.
Person Specification
Skills & Interview
Essential
- MRCOC and GMC registration
- Must have worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at least 2 years at registrar level
- Excellent communication skills - written and spoken English language
- Demonstrable interest in the treatment of patients with fertility problems.
- Experience in Gynaecology
Desirable
- Experience in pelvic ultrasonography
- Previous research/publications
Person Specification
Skills & Interview
Essential
- MRCOC and GMC registration
- Must have worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at least 2 years at registrar level
- Excellent communication skills - written and spoken English language
- Demonstrable interest in the treatment of patients with fertility problems.
- Experience in Gynaecology
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
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).
