• Job Description

  Req#: C9289-25-0061?language=en&page=613&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Clinical Fellow, The Fertility Centre

  An exciting opportunity has arisen within The Fertility Centre at Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust for an experienced Clinical Fellow.The position would provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop advanced clinical competence in the management of infertility and assisted conception, supervised by Mr Dimitrios Nikolaou and the other fertility Consultants.

  The clinical role involves day to day assessment and management of infertility, ultrasound scanning, assisted conception procedures and outpatient clinics. The duties of this post would include, among else, coordination of clinical, teaching and research meetings, maintaining ongoing audits and clinical guideline development. Previous experience and basic competency gynaecology ultrasound is desirable but not essential. The appointment is for 12 months subject to a satisfactory review at 6 months.

  Main duties of the job

  Being present and prepared each morning for the briefing sessions lead by the consultant for the day. This preparation includes knowing the patients for the planned procedures.

  The post holder will be competent in providing transabdominal and transvaginal scanning.

  The post holder will be present and prepared for the multidisciplinary team meetings. This includes preparing patients for presentation and discussion, knowing the details of their case and arranging for the appropriate professionals, (urologist, endocrinologist etc.) to be present or their contribution to be presented during the meeting. Also recording the findings in the medical records and writing the patients as necessary.

  The post holder will be responsible for setting up and coordination of fertility treatments, especially IVF.

  Organising and managing the NHS funding of fertility treatment in collaboration with the patient liaison officer. This includes completing and submitting application forms for funding.

  Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.

  About us

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

  Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

  We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

  We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

  If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

  Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

  Date posted

  10 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Hospital medical and dental staff

  Grade

  Doctor - other

  Salary

  £37,068 to £57,570 a year + London Weighting.

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  289-SC-12

  Job locations

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

  369 Fulham Road

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This full time post will be crucial for the day to day running of the unit, with intimate knowledge of the care of the patients. The work will be mainly clinical work in the fertility unit, but also sessions in the gynaecology fertility clinics.

  The post holder will liaise very closely with the consultants and their NHS and private secretaries to facilitate and coordinate the journey of each patient.

  There is no on-call componentfor this post the hours are Monday Friday 0900-1700.

  Duties will include:

  • Being present and prepared each morning for the briefing sessions lead by the consultant for the day. This preparation includes knowing the patients for the planned procedures.
  • Trans abdominal and transvaginal scanning
  • Being present and prepared for the multidisciplinary team meetings. This includes preparing patients for presentation and discussion, knowing the details of their case and arranging for the appropriate professionals, (urologist, endocrinologist etc.) to be present or their contribution to be presented during the meeting. Also recording the findings in the medical records and writing the patients as necessary.
  • Setting up and coordination of fertility treatments, especially IVF.
  • Organising and managing the NHS funding of fertility treatment in collaboration with the patient liaison officer. This includes completing and submitting application forms for funding.
  • Database update and clinical audit including the database for the Reproductive Ageing and fertility preservation programme. It is an essential part of the job to maintain databases according to the instructions of the supervisor, PR and service director..
  • To review all patients of the Unit who have been admitted as inpatients on the gynaecology ward on a daily basis. The coordinator will see these patients at least once a day and keep the consultants up to date.
  • Outpatient sessions in general infertility and IVF
  • Participation in the Quality Management program within TFC is a fundamental part of the post holders duties.
  • Performing some procedures in the treatment room, such as saline scans, endometrial scratch and intrauterine insemination. There will also be opportunities for training in egg collection and HyCoSy.
  • Ensure the continued running of the service.
  • Maintaining the spreadsheet with the staff allocation for clinics and treatment room (rota) and liaising with the appropriative administrators for booking clinics and theatres.

  The post holder will be responsible to the consultants who form the clinical lead team, i.e. Mr Nikolaou Mr. Norman-Taylor and Miss Kate Maclaran and accountable to Mr Dimitrios Nikolaou.The post-holder will always be supervised, either directly or indirectly and will always report to the nominated Consultant for each session, wither outpatient or theatre.

  A formal review of clinical progress will be carried out at regular intervals using the units competency tool.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  This full time post will be crucial for the day to day running of the unit, with intimate knowledge of the care of the patients. The work will be mainly clinical work in the fertility unit, but also sessions in the gynaecology fertility clinics.

  The post holder will liaise very closely with the consultants and their NHS and private secretaries to facilitate and coordinate the journey of each patient.

  There is no on-call componentfor this post the hours are Monday Friday 0900-1700.

  Duties will include:

  • Being present and prepared each morning for the briefing sessions lead by the consultant for the day. This preparation includes knowing the patients for the planned procedures.
  • Trans abdominal and transvaginal scanning
  • Being present and prepared for the multidisciplinary team meetings. This includes preparing patients for presentation and discussion, knowing the details of their case and arranging for the appropriate professionals, (urologist, endocrinologist etc.) to be present or their contribution to be presented during the meeting. Also recording the findings in the medical records and writing the patients as necessary.
  • Setting up and coordination of fertility treatments, especially IVF.
  • Organising and managing the NHS funding of fertility treatment in collaboration with the patient liaison officer. This includes completing and submitting application forms for funding.
  • Database update and clinical audit including the database for the Reproductive Ageing and fertility preservation programme. It is an essential part of the job to maintain databases according to the instructions of the supervisor, PR and service director..
  • To review all patients of the Unit who have been admitted as inpatients on the gynaecology ward on a daily basis. The coordinator will see these patients at least once a day and keep the consultants up to date.
  • Outpatient sessions in general infertility and IVF
  • Participation in the Quality Management program within TFC is a fundamental part of the post holders duties.
  • Performing some procedures in the treatment room, such as saline scans, endometrial scratch and intrauterine insemination. There will also be opportunities for training in egg collection and HyCoSy.
  • Ensure the continued running of the service.
  • Maintaining the spreadsheet with the staff allocation for clinics and treatment room (rota) and liaising with the appropriative administrators for booking clinics and theatres.

  The post holder will be responsible to the consultants who form the clinical lead team, i.e. Mr Nikolaou Mr. Norman-Taylor and Miss Kate Maclaran and accountable to Mr Dimitrios Nikolaou.The post-holder will always be supervised, either directly or indirectly and will always report to the nominated Consultant for each session, wither outpatient or theatre.

  A formal review of clinical progress will be carried out at regular intervals using the units competency tool.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • 3 years experience in general O&G
  • Infertility/IVF Management

  Desirable

  • Egg Collection Experience
  • Experience in minimal access surgery

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Relevant Medical Degree
  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • MBBs

  Desirable

  • MRCOG

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good broad based knowledge / surgical experience in O&G.
  • Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities. Willingness to learn and use Hospital Information Support System (HISS)
  • IT experience- word, excel, internet.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with patients and all staff appropriately
  • Gynaecological ultrasound

  Desirable

  • Counselling experience

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • 3 years experience in general O&G
  • Infertility/IVF Management

  Desirable

  • Egg Collection Experience
  • Experience in minimal access surgery

  Education and Qualifications

  Essential

  • Relevant Medical Degree
  • Full Registration with the GMC
  • MBBs

  Desirable

  • MRCOG

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good broad based knowledge / surgical experience in O&G.
  • Appropriate clinical and technical skills and abilities. Willingness to learn and use Hospital Information Support System (HISS)
  • IT experience- word, excel, internet.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with patients and all staff appropriately
  • Gynaecological ultrasound

  Desirable

  • Counselling experience

  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

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

  369 Fulham Road

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

  369 Fulham Road

  London

  SW10 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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