Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Senior Locally Employed Doctor (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.

Please note there are 2 posts available- one full time and the other 30 hours.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll 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 you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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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, please contact the manager named below.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification:

Audit /QI

Essential

• Understanding of Audit / QI

Desirable

• Experience of Audit /QI

Other Requirements

Essential

• Full registration with the General Medical Council and Licensed to Practice
• Experience of working in the UK health system and NHS

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Organisation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team working Skills

Academic Achievements

Desirable

• Distinctions or Prizes during undergraduate training
• Research & Publications

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• Medical Degree
• At least 2 years’ experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology/Reproductive Medicine

Desirable

• MRCOG