About this role
Job summary
This post will provide dedicated clinical coordination and service capacity within the Fertility Preservation (FP) and Late Effects Service at UCLH, a nationally significant service and NHSE-designated hub for the Ovarian and Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation (OTTC) programme for the South of England. The service manages a high volume of complex referrals, including urgent cases requiring rapid assessment and intervention prior to gonadotoxic treatment, as well as paediatric, adolescent and adult patients across a wide regional and national network.
The Clinical Fellow will act as a key point of contact for referring clinicians, patients and carers, supporting the end-to-end coordination of the fertility preservation pathway. This includes triage and management of urgent referrals, coordination of investigations and surgical procedures, facilitation of MDT discussions, preparation of case summaries, and oversight of treatment planning across hub and spoke sites. The role is central to ensuring timely progression from referral to treatment, particularly in time-critical oncology pathways where delays may impact the ability to proceed with cancer treatment.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will support delivery of fertility preservation outpatient clinics, contributes to multidisciplinary working across oncology, haematology, paediatrics and reproductive medicine, and works closely with laboratory, nursing and administrative teams to ensure safe and efficient pathway delivery. The role also includes maintaining the FP database, supporting audit, quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements within a highly specialised, nationally commissioned service.
In addition, the post contributes to the wider Reproductive Medicine Unit, supporting IVF and endocrine services, further enhancing service flexibility and capacity.Collectively, this activity supports key operational targets including:o Rapid access to fertility preservation prior to gonadotoxic treatmento Timely coordination across regional hub-and-spoke OTTC network pathwayso MDT efficiency and decision-making timelineso Reduction in delays to cancer and other primary treatmentso Delivery of a seamless pathway from diagnosis through to long-term follow-up and late effects care
The post will be funded by NHSE as part of the commissioned fertility preservation service, providing targeted resource to support delivery of a complex, time-critical and nationally significant pathway without additional financial pressure to the Trust.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological,gastrointestinaland oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclearmedicineandpathology.
Weare committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more informationregardingthe main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due toanticipatedhigh volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date.You areadvised not todelaysubmittingyour completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
*UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit:Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLHa great placeto work, visit:Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise MBBS or equivalent Part 1 MRCOG Part 2 MRCOG Part 3 MRCOG Knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, Good Clinical Practice and GDPR
Desirable
Understanding of research methodology
Experience Essential
Experience working in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
Experience working within Fertility/ Gynaecology/ Women's Health setting Experience in fertility/tissue preservation Experience in working in paediatric and adolescent gynaecology Experience in data analysis and clinical audits.
Skills and Abilities Essential
IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email). Completion of projects, audit, quality improvement and service developments related to Fertility Preservation.
Communication Essential
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients from a diverse range of backgrounds and with diverse clinical and social needs. Excellent written and oral communication with colleagues within a multidisciplinary ethos Good inter-personal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting.
Values Essential
Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Personal and People Development Essential
A very high level of consideration and care for patients. Resourceful and able to work independently, and manage own workload through excellent organisational skills and effective ordering of priorities. Meticulous and accurate in all aspects of work. Strong problem-solving abilities.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)