About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for an established and highly regarded RCOG-approved Subspecialty Training Programme in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, delivered across Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital.
This is a three-year programme leading to subspecialty accreditation in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, including the research component required for accreditation. Trainees who obtain approved research exemption may be eligible for a shorter programme in accordance with current RCOG requirements.
The programme offers outstanding clinical exposure across the full breadth of reproductive medicine and surgery within a high-performing multidisciplinary service. It has an excellent track record, with previous trainees progressing to consultant posts in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery within the United Kingdom.
We welcome applications from ambitious clinicians committed to a career in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Applications are invited from candidates eligible for entry into RCOG Subspecialty Training, including eligible UK and international applicants who meet current GMC and RCOG requirements.
Main duties of the job
To provide advanced training leading to subspecialty accreditation in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery and to prepare the trainee for independent consultant practice.
The programme aims to develop clinicians with expertise across the full spectrum of reproductive medicine and surgery, together with the professional, leadership, educational and academic skills required to contribute to the future development of reproductive medicine services.
The trainee will participate in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology out-of-hours rota.
To protect subspecialty training opportunities, out-of-hours commitments will normally be undertaken at approximately 50% of the commitment expected of general Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainees, subject to service requirements and rota design.
All rota arrangements will comply with national terms and conditions of service, Working Time Regulations and current RCOG guidance.
The programme provides comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of reproductive medicine and surgery.
About us
We provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London and the South-East. We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children's, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We're one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We're also one of the top trusts to work for - our staff say they're engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive treatment.
Our Trust has been rated by the Care Quality Commission as 'Good' in all five of the main domains of safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, giving an us overall rating of 'Good'. We've also been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating for 'use of resources' by an NHS Improvement inspection.
Our facilities are some of the best in the country. We have been investing around £10 million a year in our estate. We are currently spending £25 million on expanding our adult and neonatal critical care facilities at Chelsea and Westminster and redevelopment of our children's unit at West Middlesex - in partnership with our charity, CW+ and generous donors.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Participate in specialist outpatient clinics.
Participate in assisted conception treatment sessions and fertility procedures.
Participate in theatre and procedural lists.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
Review fertility-related inpatients where appropriate.
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.
Contribute to service development initiatives.
Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement activities.
Maintain an RCOG ePortfolio and procedural logbook.
Undertake activities necessary to achieve curriculum competencies.
Person Specification
Trust values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to patients and staff Open and honest Unfailingly kind Determined to develop
Education and qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification (MBBS, MBChB or equivalent). Full GMC registration with licence to practise by commencement of the post Eligible for entry into RCOG Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery by the commencement date of the post. Applicants must satisfy all current RCOG, GMC and UK regulatory requirements for SST entry
Desirable
Additional postgraduate qualification relevant to reproductive medicine, surgery, education or research. MRCOG Parts 2 and 3. Full MRCOG. BFS certification. SITM in Management of Subfertility, ATSM in Subfertility and Reproductive Health, or equivalent advanced fertility training.
Experience Essential
Broad-based Obstetrics and Gynaecology training at senior trainee level. Experience managing acute obstetric and gynaecological conditions. Evidence of satisfactory progression appropriate to stage of training. Demonstrated commitment to a career in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery. Understanding of infertility investigation and management. Basic experience in fertility and/or assisted conception services. Awareness of fertility preservation and reproductive ageing.
Desirable
Experience in tertiary referral services. Experience working across multiple healthcare organisations. Experience in a recognised fertility or assisted conception unit. Experience with IVF, ICSI, ovulation induction, donor conception, recurrent miscarriage services or complex fertility care. Experience managing patients with complex medical conditions affecting fertility Experience in fertility preservation services. Experience in reproductive ageing services. Experience managing diminished ovarian reserve, age-related fertility decline, women of advanced reproductive age, early ovarian ageing or oncofertility patients.
Skills and knowledge Essential
Basic laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgical skills. Evidence of safe surgical practice Competence in gynaecological ultrasound appropriate to stage of training. Understanding of research methodology, critical appraisal and evidence-based medicine. Evidence of participation in research, audit or quality improvement activity. Evidence of participation in clinical governance, audit and patient safety activities. Understanding of risk management principles. Evidence of participation in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching. Ability to teach effectively within a multidisciplinary environment. Evidence of effective team working. Leadership responsibilities appropriate to stage of training. Understanding of NHS structures and service improvement.
Desirable
Intermediate or advanced laparoscopic skills. Experience in reproductive surgery, endometriosis surgery, fibroid surgery, tubal surgery or operative hysteroscopy Experience in fertility ultrasound, follicular monitoring, ovarian reserve assessment, HyCoSy, saline infusion sonography or early pregnancy ultrasound. Experience in andrology clinics. Experience in surgical sperm retrieval services. MD, MD(Res), PhD or equivalent higher degree. Peer-reviewed publications. Oral or poster presentations at regional, national or international meetings. Good Clinical Practice certification. Progress towards or fulfilment of RCOG research exemption criteria. Research activity in reproductive medicine, fertility preservation, reproductive ageing, assisted conception or reproductive endocrinology. Completion of a full audit cycle. Demonstrable service improvement outcomes. Experience in fertility service governance, HFEA-related activities or quality management systems. Formal teaching qualification. Educational supervision experience. Experience organising teaching programmes or educational activities. Experience coordinating MDT meetings, teaching programmes, quality improvement projects, governance initiatives or service development projects.
Personal qualities Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate complex and sensitive information effectively. Ability to establish effective professional relationships with patients and colleagues. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Commitment to Reproductive Medicine and Surgery as a consultant career. Professionalism, integrity and resilience. Reflective practice. Commitment to continuous professional development. Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively.
Desirable
Advanced communication skills training. Experience in fertility counselling or psychosexual services. Attendance at BFS, ESHRE, RCOG fertility or reproductive medicine meetings and courses. Demonstrated interest in reproductive ageing, fertility preservation, reproductive surgery, reproductive endocrinology or assisted conception.
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.
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 Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)