Fertility Clinical Fellow- ST7 (MT05) at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
London SE5 9RS, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

King’s College Hospital has been at the forefront of fertility treatment for more than 40 years. The assisted conception unit has been in existence since 1983 and provides a full range of investigations and treatment for infertility in dedicated premises. As of the 1st of November 2017, the fertility services were transferred to King’s Fertility, a partnership between the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) and King’s College Hospital.
Currently there are 6 RCOG accredited subspecialist consultants working within King’s Fertility, as well as a further 7 consultants with specialised teams responsible for Andrology, Reproductive Surgery and Fertility Preservation. Last year the unit performed approximately 2100 cycles of IVF/ICSI. The unit is based within the Fetal Medicine Research Institute, Denmark Hill.
Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow at King’s Fertility and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated Clinical Fellow to join our busy and well-established IVF and Reproductive Medicine service. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in assisted conception, andrology and fertility preservation within a leading fertility centre.

Together with the others to provide Maternity & gynaecology services for women attending King’s College Hospital. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties required for the proper functioning of the department.

  • Shared responsibility with colleagues for providing 24hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on-call rota basis. Responsibility for covering colleague’s periods of annual leave and short- term sickness/absence, in line with departmental policy.
  • Clinical supervision of other junior medical and non-medical staff.
  • Responsible for carrying out teaching undergraduate student, contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
  • To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.
  • To contribute to the Clinical Audit Programme.
  • To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
  • Excellence within own department/area of responsibility.
  • To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The Trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for all via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Clinical Care: Assessing and managing patients with fertility concerns, including investigating causes of infertility and advising on treatment options.
Assisted Conception Treatments: Supporting patients through ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilisation (IVF), and fertility preservation procedures.
Ultrasound and Procedural Training: Developing proficiency in transvaginal ultrasound scanning, follicular tracking, and embryo transfer techniques.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with consultants, nurses, embryologists, and counsellors to provide holistic, patient-centred care.
Patient Support and Counselling: Guiding patients through their fertility journey with clear communication, empathy, and emotional support.
Research and Innovation: Contributing to fertility-related audits, clinical trials, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Education and Training: Supporting junior doctors and participating in teaching sessions on reproductive medicine.
This role offers a unique opportunity for career development in reproductive medicine and fertility , equipping fellows with the skills and knowledge to progress towards subspecialty training and leadership roles in the field

Responsibilities
  • Shared responsibility with colleagues for providing 24hour, 7 day a week cover for the obstetrics & gynaecology on an on-call rota basis. Responsibility for covering colleague’s periods of annual leave and short- term sickness/absence, in line with departmental policy.
  • Clinical supervision of other junior medical and non-medical staff.
  • Responsible for carrying out teaching undergraduate student, contributing to Continuing Medical Education and clinical governance initiatives.
  • To contribute to departmental research interests in accordance with the Trust’s R&D framework.
  • To contribute to the Clinical Audit Programme.
  • To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control.
  • Excellence within own department/area of responsibility.
  • To prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety
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