Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Equivalent) in Reproductive Medicine. The post is suitable for doctors wishing to gain clinical experience in Reproductive Medicine, either to pursue a career in this subspecialty or to complement their career in general gynaecology. These posts are designed to provide invaluable experience in this subspecialist area whilst providing clinical services in the Department of Reproductive Medicine, working closely with the Consultants and multidisciplinary team.
Candidates that are non-GMC registered at the point of application will be considered for this position, under the Trusts International Fellowship Scheme (please note, there is a £500 admin charge for this scheme). More information re this scheme can be found on our website.
Main duties of the job
- Outpatient clinics: The clinical fellow will provide care for couples presenting with subfertility, including those needing assisted conception treatment. They will conduct initial fertility assessments, identify risk factors, adequately counsel and arrange further investigations as required. The clinical fellow will work under supervision of a consultant and recognise their roles within the multidisciplinary team
- Ultrasound scan lists: The clinical fellow will be trained to undertake independent gynaecology and fertility scans lists. There is the opportunity to complete British Fertility Society certification for fertility scanning.
- IVF procedure and assisted conception skills: The clinical fellow will gain experience in managing couples with infertility and those undergoing assisted conception. They will gain training in egg retrievals, intrauterine inseminations and embryo transfers. Their responsibilities will also include review of patients admitted to the ward with complications of treatment (such as OHSS).
- Administrative work: The post holder, in collaboration with the other Clinical Fellows already employed in the department would have responsibility for the day-to-day management of patients undergoing assisted conception treatment.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we've launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing, and shaping the future of our organisation together
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- At least 2 years' experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology/Reproductive Medicine
Desirable
Audit /QI
Essential
- Understanding of Audit / QI
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
- Experience of working in the UK health system and NHS
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Medical Degree
- At least 2 years' experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology/Reproductive Medicine
Desirable
Audit /QI
Essential
- Understanding of Audit / QI
Desirable
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- Research & Publications
Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Organisation Skills
- Communication Skills
- Team working Skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
- Experience of working in the UK health system and NHS
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
- 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).
