Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with Subspecialty Accreditation in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery (or equivalent) to join our team and develop our service. Previous experience at Consultant level is desirable but not essential and a willingness and appropriate experience to take on the HFEA Person Responsible role would be valued.

Main duties of the job

A representative job plan summary is outlined below, subject to confirmation of weekly timetables. All job plans will be 10 programmed activities (PAs) initially, including 1.5 essential supporting PAs. Successful applicants will also be encouraged to contribute to additional roles within the service (e.g. educational supervisor, lead roles, governance responsibilities), based on appointment within the Division. This role may also present the opportunity to apply for the role of PR (Person Responsible) for HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority) within the Department of Reproductive Medicine. The PR will have the responsibility of overseeing activity within the department to ensure compliance with HFEA licensing conditions are met.

About us

MFT is England\'s largest NHS Trust with a turnover of 2.5bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We\'re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.

Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you\'ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.

We\'ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research and innovation through the introduction of Hive our brand-new Electronic Patient Record system which we\'ve launched in September 2022.

We\'re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What\'s more, we\'re excited to be embarking on our new Green Plan which will set out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.

At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.

Were looking forward to hearing from you!

Person Specification
Academic Achievements and Research
Essential

• Relevant publications in recognised journals

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• MRCOG or equivalent
• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible for relevant CCT or equivalent within 6 months of interview.
• Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, or Equivalent

Desirable

• Higher Degree (PhD, MD)
• HFEA Person Responsible Entry Programme

Experience
Essential

• Experience in management of fertility problems at a tertiary level
• Experience in Emergency Gynaecology care and Surgery
• Competence in early pregnancy ultrasound

Desirable

• Experience of preparing for HFEA inspections
• Experience in service development
• Experience in quality improvement

Clinical Governance and Education
Essential

• Accredited Clinical Supervisor
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience of Audit relevant to Gynaecology
• Evidence of active involvement in Clinical Governance

Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Organisational and IT skills
• Ability to implement change
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

ORC, with hot weeks and out of hours cover at Wythenshawe, working may be required at other sites within the Trust

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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