Subspecialty trainee in Reproductive Medicine

Job description

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary's, Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

Candidates are invited to apply for the post of Subspecialty training in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, recognised by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) upon satisfactory completion of the training period, at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. The post provides a fantastic opportunity to participate in a 24-month clinical training programme in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery in one of the busiest IVF Units in the UK, benefiting from the vast experience and knowledge of its consultants. The post is known for its long-established training programme, with the candidate given a breadth of exposure to an IVF unit offering the full range of treatments, reproductive surgery and endocrinology.

Main duties of the job

The applicant will need to be an NTN holder having completed a minimum of ST5 level in a recognised Obstetrics and Gynaecology training programme and will preferably hold sufficient research experience to apply to the RCOG for exemption from the research year of the Subspecialist training programme prior to the commencement of the post. Training will include active participation in the fertility service, the reproductive medicine, endometriosis, early pregnancy and recurrent miscarriage clinics, training in ultrasound as related to infertility and reproductive endocrinology, participation in general endocrine and paediatric endocrine clinics, participation in a programme of ovulation induction and in vitro fertilisation, including embryo cryopreservation, oocyte donation, intracytoplasmic sperm injection, as well as training in laboratory sciences related to reproduction. The post-holder will also participate in gynaecological surgery including minimally invasive reproductive surgery. The post holder will also be expected to take part in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology training, which is required to complete or maintain their advanced curriculum for CCT, including participation of the full on-call rota for the specialty and sub-specialty.

Working for our organisation

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post provides advanced subspecialty training in reproductive medicine and surgery, enabling the trainee to develop expertise in the diagnosis and management of infertility, reproductive endocrinology and fertility preservation.

The successful trainee will:

• Provide specialist outpatient assessment and management of individuals and couples with infertility and reproductive endocrine disorders.
• Participate in assisted conception services, including ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF/ICSI treatment planning, cycle monitoring, oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and fertility preservation pathways, according to local competencies.
• Develop advanced skills in reproductive endocrinology, including management of disorders such as premature ovarian insufficiency, amenorrhoea and menopause where relevant.
• Undertake advanced diagnostic and operative gynaecological procedures relevant to reproductive medicine, including hysteroscopy and laparoscopic surgery for infertility, endometriosis, fibroids and tubal disease, under appropriate supervision.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, fertility governance, complex case discussions and patient counselling.
• Contribute to the care of patients requiring fertility preservation before cancer treatment or other gonadotoxic therapies.
• Participate in emergency and elective gynaecology services and maintain appropriate obstetric competencies in accordance with RCOG training requirements.
• Contribute to teaching and supervision of junior medical staff, students and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, governance activities and service development.
• Undertake and contribute to research, innovation and publication within reproductive medicine.

Participate in the on-call rota as agreed within the training programme and local service requirements.

Person specification

Education/ qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent MRCOG

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of distinction at university or postgraduate examinations
• Evidence of further advanced clinical training in relevant sub-specialties (e.g. ATSM, ASM, Diplomas)
• Evidence of further training in research, such as Higher degree (MD/PhD) in relevant subspecialty, Advanced Professional Module (APM) in Clinical Research
• Advanced Training Skills Module (ATSM) in Subfertility and Reproductive Health

Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty

Essential criteria

• Completion of a minimum of 5 years of specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at time of appointment i.e. equivalent to ST6/7 with successful ARCPs
• Experience of dealing with complex obstetrics and gynaecology emergencies
• Comprehensive general training and experience of working in busy obstetrics and gynaecology unit at senior level of training with solid basic surgical skills

Desirable criteria

• Good progress or completion of ATSM or equivalent
• Basic fertility experience

Teaching and training

Essential criteria

• Evidence of active participation in undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching with feedback

Desirable criteria

• Completion of formal teaching course or qualification
• Completion of educational supervision/mentoring course or experience as an educational supervisor

Communication

Essential criteria

• Capacity to communicate effectively with patients and staff both verbally and written
• Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding and sensitivity
• Capacity to discuss sensitive issues effectively with others and adapt language as appropriate to the situation

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Salary indication

Between £45,715 and £69,976 Per Year

Published at

15-07-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No