Job summary
St Bartholomew's Hospital Women's and Children Clinical Academic Group
&
Cancer Division -Clinical Fellow in Reproductive Medicine
Full Time
Job Reference: 259-MED333SBH
The Barts Health Centre for Reproductive Medicine & Surgery (BHCRM) offers comprehensive advanced care for patients in the Field of Reproductive Medicine. It is a established Unit covering all aspects of Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology, Andrology, Fertility preservation, Minimal Access Surgery and the Menopause.
The Unit has strong links with the Endocrine and Oncology Departments to cover reproductive endocrinology care, male infertility and fertility preservation for patients with cancer.
More than 2,000 couples are seen each year in the Centre located in a purpose built facilities at the St Bartholomew's hospital site to allow for the expansion in clinical and research activities.
Main duties of the job
This is one-year post with a possibility of extension for a second year depending on clinical and research assessment.
The post holder 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), trans-vaginal 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 holder will also have the opportunity to participate in the Fertility Preservation program, Menopause and Fertility-BRCA clinics.
The post holder will be encouraged to get involved in all aspects of Clinical Governance within the Fertility Department; they can attend the Monthly Fertility Governance Quality and Safety Meeting and to ensure timely reporting of both internal and external incidents. 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
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bartshealth CRM is a recognized training centre for:
- RCOG-HEE Sub Specialist training in Reproductive Medicine.
- HEE training centre for Clinical Scientist Programme (STP).
- RCOG ATSM in Subfertility & Reproductive Health
- RCOG Intermediate Gynaecology Ultrasound module
- RCOG ATSM in Menopause
- BFS training modules
The Barts CRM is very active in basic and clinical research. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Protected time will be allocated for research, depending on the holders participation and clinical workload.
All clinical fellows are expected to present their research projects regularly and attend meetings, national and international, with further opportunities to publish these in peer review journals. The post-holder are expected to submit at least one manuscript to refereed journals. They will be encouraged and supervised to conduct further research that may form the basis for application for an MD project.
The post holder may be asked to participate on the Registrar / Senior Registrar on call rota with out of hours commitments (evening and weekends) for obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal London Hospital (currently 1:5 rota). The details will be discussed at the interview and a finalise decision taken before the successful candidate start the post.
The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated, is currently under legislative review.
We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Bartshealth CRM is a recognized training centre for:
- RCOG-HEE Sub Specialist training in Reproductive Medicine.
- HEE training centre for Clinical Scientist Programme (STP).
- RCOG ATSM in Subfertility & Reproductive Health
- RCOG Intermediate Gynaecology Ultrasound module
- RCOG ATSM in Menopause
- BFS training modules
The Barts CRM is very active in basic and clinical research. The post holder will be encouraged to participate in these activities. Protected time will be allocated for research, depending on the holders participation and clinical workload.
All clinical fellows are expected to present their research projects regularly and attend meetings, national and international, with further opportunities to publish these in peer review journals. The post-holder are expected to submit at least one manuscript to refereed journals. They will be encouraged and supervised to conduct further research that may form the basis for application for an MD project.
The post holder may be asked to participate on the Registrar / Senior Registrar on call rota with out of hours commitments (evening and weekends) for obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal London Hospital (currently 1:5 rota). The details will be discussed at the interview and a finalise decision taken before the successful candidate start the post.
The Government has announced that the legal requirement for all NHS workers in England, to be double vaccinated, is currently under legislative review.
We do however encourage those in roles that have face to face contact with patients to be double vaccinated against COVID-19 (unless they are medically exempt), and are continuing to support the vaccination uptake for all staff as this remains the best line of defence.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG
Desirable
Knowledge Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty
Essential
- 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records
Desirable
- Competence in ART procedures
- Ultrasound scanning
Academic achievement and Research
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings
Training expected
Essential
- Previous training in Infertility Cente
Personal Circumstances
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent MRCOG
Desirable
Knowledge Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialty
Essential
- 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records
Desirable
- Competence in ART procedures
- Ultrasound scanning
Academic achievement and Research
Essential
- Publications in peer reviewed Journals, Presentation in National and International meetings
Training expected
Essential
- Previous training in Infertility Cente
Personal Circumstances
Essential
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).
