Trust Doctor ST3+ level in Reproductive Medicine

Trust Doctor ST3+ level in Reproductive Medicine at St Bartholomew''s Hospital

OverviewTrust Doctor (ST3+) to join the Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, based at St Bartholomew''s Hospital. The appointment is initially for 12 months on a fixed-term basis and may be extended to two years. The Fertility service at Barts Health is a large NHS service providing a wide range of diagnostic and treatment options, including ART (IUI, IVF, ICSI), sperm and ovum donation, surrogacy, sperm retrieval techniques, and fertility preservation for acute and chronic conditions including oncology.

Main dutiesThis is a one-year post with a potential extension for a second year depending on clinical and research assessment. The post holder will be trained in all aspects of general fertility and ART. Responsibilities include outpatient assessment, ultrasound scanning, monitoring of ART treatment (ovulation induction, IUI, IVF/ICSI, ovum donation, surrogacy, etc.), transvaginal oocyte retrievals and tubal patency assessments (hysterosalpingograms and HyCoSy), exposure to sperm retrieval techniques and transabdominal oocyte retrieval, and reproductive surgery. The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in the Fertility Preservation program, Menopause and Fertility-BRCA clinics, and will be encouraged to engage in Clinical Governance within the Fertility Department. Participation in inspections (HFEA, CQC, ISO) and in the preparation and implementation of post-inspection action plans is encouraged.

About usBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is focused on improving services, patient safety, and creating an inclusive working environment guided by WeCare values and behaviours.

Job responsibilitiesAs above in the Main duties; the post holder will be trained in general fertility and ART, with opportunities in fertility preservation, menopause and BRCA clinics, and governance activities.

Qualifications and RequirementsEssential

MBBS/MB ChB or equivalent

MRCOG

GMC registration

Desirable

MD or MSc

Experience in ART, ultrasound scanning

Publications and presentations at national/international meetings

Knowledge/Clinical experience

5 years Obstetrics and Gynecology (approaching ST5 or above) with matching competency records

Training and other

Previous training in an Infertility Centre is desirable

Interest in research; good communication skills; empathetic, mature, and an all-rounder

Desirable: organizational skills

Personal

Registered with GMC

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