Job summary We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team as a Clinical Fellow in the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life (NFCL). The post is available from March 2025 for 12 months. Candidates must have full GMC registration at time of application. There is no on-call associated with this post. NFCL provides a comprehensive tertiary level fertility service to the North East and therefore is a great opportunity to train in all aspects of fertility care. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. Please read attached Job Description and Person Specification. Main duties of the job A Clinical Fellow is required to work in Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life. The department is situated in the International Centre for Life in Newcastle and is linked with the Directorate of Women's Services at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and the University Institute of Genetic Medicine. A full range of assisted conception treatments is provided offering an exciting opportunity for clinical training. Preference will be given to candidates with the MRCOG but research or clinical experience in this field is not essential. For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Matt Prior on 0191 213 8213, or via email at matthew.prior4nhs.net. About us Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion. We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally. We're also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients 'contacts' each year, delivering high standards of healthcare. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 317-TD-25-060 Job locations Reproductive Medicine - CFL Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3BZ Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: The appointee will participate in the clinical assisted conception programme. There are no duties in general obstetrics and gynaecology. However, the clinical fellow may be asked to do Registrar grade (Tier2/3) O&G on call on an ad hoc basis. The appointee must agree to work within the regulations of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority in relation to both clinical and research duties. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students attend the department and some participation in teaching is expected. Regular research seminars are held and the appointee will be expected to attend and contribute to these meetings. The appointee will be responsible to the Head of Department. Experience needed It is essential that the appointee has a clinical interest in Reproductive Medicine and is committed to the care of the patients. Previous experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is essential. Commitment to research is also essential and some previous experience would be beneficial. Prospective career grade candidates need to ensure that they have any Out Of Program permissions in place in order to avoid delaying agreed start dates. This may involve application to the relevant School, the RCOG and GMC depending on local regulations. Job description Job responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: The appointee will participate in the clinical assisted conception programme. There are no duties in general obstetrics and gynaecology. However, the clinical fellow may be asked to do Registrar grade (Tier2/3) O&G on call on an ad hoc basis. The appointee must agree to work within the regulations of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority in relation to both clinical and research duties. Both undergraduate and postgraduate students attend the department and some participation in teaching is expected. Regular research seminars are held and the appointee will be expected to attend and contribute to these meetings. The appointee will be responsible to the Head of Department. Experience needed It is essential that the appointee has a clinical interest in Reproductive Medicine and is committed to the care of the patients. Previous experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology is essential. Commitment to research is also essential and some previous experience would be beneficial. Prospective career grade candidates need to ensure that they have any Out Of Program permissions in place in order to avoid delaying agreed start dates. This may involve application to the relevant School, the RCOG and GMC depending on local regulations. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Full GMC registration with a license to practise at time of application Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience Desirable Experience in Reproductive Medicine MRCOG or equivalent Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Good history & examination skills Able to formulate a working diagnosis and request appropriate investigations Reliably manage common medical and surgical emergencies Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Desirable Understanding of Reproductive Medicine including infertility and its management Management and Administration Experience Essential Ability to run a service and participate in management process Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues An understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Proven management and administration ability Understanding of management goals Experience with audit Evidence of leadership / project management Evidence of having implemented change Teaching Essential Willingness to participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching programs Desirable Evidence of teaching experience Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Demonstrate an interest in research Presentation of completed audit projects Desirable Evidence of understanding of regulation in the fertility sector Research experience GCP certification Understanding of research principles Evidence of participation in research projects Evidence of developing, organising and completing an audit from their own idea Supervising audits undertaken by junior members of the team Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential Good team member Excellent communication skills Conscientious Probity Good crisis management Ability to cope with stressful situations Desirable Ability to lead Patience Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development A commitment to personal / unit CPD Time management skills Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality Desirable IT literate Neat, legible writing of notes/charts Initiative Academic enquiry Development of organisational strategies Willingness to work within the requirements of HFEA licence Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Primary Medical Qualification Full GMC registration with a license to practise at time of application Obstetrics & Gynaecology experience Desirable Experience in Reproductive Medicine MRCOG or equivalent Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential Good history & examination skills Able to formulate a working diagnosis and request appropriate investigations Reliably manage common medical and surgical emergencies Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague Desirable Understanding of Reproductive Medicine including infertility and its management Management and Administration Experience Essential Ability to run a service and participate in management process Committed to share in professional, managerial and teaching responsibilities necessary to fulfil the obligations of the Directorate to the Trust and its workforce Able to communicate well with patients and colleagues An understanding of Clinical Governance Desirable Proven management and administration ability Understanding of management goals Experience with audit Evidence of leadership / project management Evidence of having implemented change Teaching Essential Willingness to participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching programs Desirable Evidence of teaching experience Clinical Governance, Audit and Research Essential Demonstrate an interest in research Presentation of completed audit projects Desirable Evidence of understanding of regulation in the fertility sector Research experience GCP certification Understanding of research principles Evidence of participation in research projects Evidence of developing, organising and completing an audit from their own idea Supervising audits undertaken by junior members of the team Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues Essential Good team member Excellent communication skills Conscientious Probity Good crisis management Ability to cope with stressful situations Desirable Ability to lead Patience Presentation skills Personal Attributes Essential Alignment with the Trust's Values Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development A commitment to personal / unit CPD Time management skills Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality Desirable IT literate Neat, legible writing of notes/charts Initiative Academic enquiry Development of organisational strategies Willingness to work within the requirements of HFEA licence 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). Additional information 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 The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Reproductive Medicine - CFL Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3BZ Employer's website https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)