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This is a Subspecialty post in Reproductive Medicine.
This post is based at Birmingham Women's Fertility Centre, within the Birmingham Women's Hospital. A key part of the Birmingham Women's and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.
The Fertility Centre have over 800 cycles per year; is a leading pre-implantation genetics service; currently has regionally leading success rates; and a clinical team that are recognised nationally and internationally for their work and research in Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Science.
The Birmingham Women's Hospital also has an Endometriosis centre and offers extensive training in minimal access and Reproductive surgery. There are regional services for genetics, endocrinology and post reproductive health and a service offering termination and contraception. There is a well established Andrology service and paediatric and adolescent gynaecology.
The job will entail specific training in these areas and research in a related area. The candidate will also be required to provide on call cover in both obstetrics and gynaecology and a daytime labour ward session.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work in close co-operation with Consultants and Nursing staff within the fertility team. Participation in daily ward rounds, clinics and theatre sessions and weekly MDT meetings is expected. Other aspects of the post include teaching and audit and research projects, as well as modules related to the Subspecialty programme.
The successful candidate will work on a full shift rota including on call covering the labour ward and gynaecological services.
The post holder will be expected to assist covering duties in the fertility unit once trained in this sub speciality. This will include monitoring scans, review clinics, second tier fertility clinics, egg collections and embryo transfers. There is also an expectation of covering on call duties in general gynaecology and obstetrics and emergency cover. Attendance in theatre is required during the training programme and assistance during surgical procedures or independent practice is expected.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice
- At least two years experience working medically in the NHS
- Expresses a clear wish to work at our Trust within our team
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are competent to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- Has understanding of the importance of communication within a clinical setting
QUALIFICATIONS & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Medical degree from a recognised university
- Hold a UK NTN (national training number) or equivalent, including successful completion of clinical training to ST5 or ST6 level, confirmed by outcome 1 in most recent ARCP
- Passed the Part 3 MRCOG or Hold a UK CCT or CESR and be on the UK Specialist Register in O&G, or hold a CCT or CESR that in due course will entitle you to enter the Specialist Register (formal entry to the programme will only be confirmed once you’ve formally entered the Specialist Register)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD/PhD)
- Teaching Experience
- Clinical experience in assisted conception
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This advert is for Subspecialist Medical Trainee in Reproductive Medicine with Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Obstetrics and Gynaecology role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 2 years (2 years with research exemption; otherwise 3 years). The application deadline is 17 Aug 2026.
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