Job summary
Applications are invited for our HFEA Personal Responsible and Senior Scientist role at the Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
Since 2019 our service has been led by Professor Jackson Kirkman-Brown during a time of evolution and reinvigoration of our services and provision. As Professor Kirkman-Brown moves to concentrate on his research and academic aims alongside our service, this role has become available. The role is based within our Fertility Centre and is senior within the Laboratories team. It is a fantastic opportunity for someone wishing to pursue their career in reproductive sciences within the NHS to take a leadership role in our busy multidisciplinary clinical environment, equally we are happy to receive applications from established scientists wishing to move to our team.
The Fertility Centre has been providing exceptional care to couples and individuals experiencing fertility problems for over 40 years and is regionally, nationally and internationally recognised for its infertility care and research. We are an expert team employing a holistic approach to treatment. We are the only specialist fertility centre in the Midlands licensed to provide a full range of services from diagnosis of infertility to specialist fertility surgery, assisted conception treatment and have a nationally leading pre-implantation genetic diagnosis service.
Main duties of the job
The Director of Fertility Science & HFEA Person Responsible must demonstrate an ability to lead. They must be honest, show integrity and have an ability to show insight into difficult situations. We expect to see a commitment to continuous improvement; fulfilment of the HFEA key behaviours for a Person Responsible; vision and caring development for the service and team.
The post holder is the lead healthcare scientists in fertility. They are responsible and accountable for the management of the therapeutic, diagnostic and scientific services provided including the Preimplantation Genetic Testing and Diagnostic Andrology services.
The post holder will be responsible for the effective day to day operation of the therapeutic laboratory services of the BWH Fertility Centre. They must ensure both run efficiently, productively, safely and successfully and within the terms of the HFEA Act and code of practice; UKAS accreditation requirements; as well as other relevant legislation.
The post holder is required to have detailed knowledge and understanding of national and international legislation, developing and implementing changes as required in this specialised area. In addition they will be responsible for overseeing monitoring performance including developing key performance indicators, managing quality control within the service, creation and implementation of policies and protocols, and facilitate development of the service, both long and short term.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal graduate qualifications in the field of medical or biological sciences, awarded on completion of a university course of study
- Has successfully completed the HFEA Person Responsible Entry Programme (PREP) or willingness to complete at earliest opportunity
- Postgraduate and/or other recognised qualifications of relevance to Fertility
- Higher Specialist Scientist Training Program (HSST) / Royal College of Pathologists Part 1 & 2 exams, or equivalent by existing experience.
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant practical experience of working within a licensed center setting for at least two years
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
Desirable
- National reputation in the field of Fertility
- International profile in Fertility
- Experience of electronic patient record / Patient Administration / IT systems in Healthcare
- Experienced in high-quality teaching /training delivery
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Can demonstrate an ability to lead. They must be honest, show integrity and have an ability to show insight into difficult situations.
- Has provided vision, direction and leadership to achieve strategic goals and objectives
- Experience of managing and developing a team in the fulfilment of their duties and responsibilities
- Understands the scientific, medical, legal, social, ethical and other aspects of the centre's work to be able to supervise its activities properly.
- Record of publications and presentations at national and international meetings
- The managerial authority and capability necessary to perform their duties.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Can communicate ideas and to generate action and delivery through others
- Highly developed reproductive science skills, for judgement and analysis and synthesis around treatment provision and decision making.
- Has highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- Skillful at prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with the media.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal graduate qualifications in the field of medical or biological sciences, awarded on completion of a university course of study
- Has successfully completed the HFEA Person Responsible Entry Programme (PREP) or willingness to complete at earliest opportunity
- Postgraduate and/or other recognised qualifications of relevance to Fertility
- Higher Specialist Scientist Training Program (HSST) / Royal College of Pathologists Part 1 & 2 exams, or equivalent by existing experience.
Experience
Essential
- Recent relevant practical experience of working within a licensed center setting for at least two years
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
Desirable
- National reputation in the field of Fertility
- International profile in Fertility
- Experience of electronic patient record / Patient Administration / IT systems in Healthcare
- Experienced in high-quality teaching /training delivery
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Can demonstrate an ability to lead. They must be honest, show integrity and have an ability to show insight into difficult situations.
- Has provided vision, direction and leadership to achieve strategic goals and objectives
- Experience of managing and developing a team in the fulfilment of their duties and responsibilities
- Understands the scientific, medical, legal, social, ethical and other aspects of the centre's work to be able to supervise its activities properly.
- Record of publications and presentations at national and international meetings
- The managerial authority and capability necessary to perform their duties.
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Can communicate ideas and to generate action and delivery through others
- Highly developed reproductive science skills, for judgement and analysis and synthesis around treatment provision and decision making.
- Has highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills
- Skillful at prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with the media.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Women's Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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