Job summary
Trust Doctor ST3+ level in Reproductive MedicineSt Bartholomew's Hospital
1. Job OverviewBarts Health NHS Trust are currently welcoming applications for a full time Trust Doctor (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.
Main duties of the job
2. Main duties of the jobThis 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), 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 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. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Main duties of the jobThis 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), 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 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. 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
2. Main duties of the jobThis 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), 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 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. 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
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MB ChB or equivalen
- MRCOG
Desirable
Knowledge/Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialt
Essential
- 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records
Desirable
- Competence in ART procedures
- 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 Centre
Management/Audit Experience
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Interest in Research
- Good communication skills
- Sympathetic to patients
- Mature all rounder
Desirable
- Good organizational skills
Personal Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and Higher Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS/MB ChB or equivalen
- MRCOG
Desirable
Knowledge/Clinical experience in Specialty and Sub Specialt
Essential
- 5 years Obstetrics & Gynaecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records
Desirable
- Competence in ART procedures
- 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 Centre
Management/Audit Experience
Desirable
Personal Skills
Essential
- Interest in Research
- Good communication skills
- Sympathetic to patients
- Mature all rounder
Desirable
- Good organizational skills
Personal Experience
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).
