Consultant Gynaecologist – IVF Specialist

Consultant Gynaecologist – IVF Specialist

Employer: Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital. – Part of HCA Healthcare UK
Location: London. Based at The Portland Hospital.

Salary: Attractive
Hours: 30 hours per week, over a 4 day week.
Contract: Employed, Permanent
Benefits: Private Medical Healthcare Insurance, Private Pension, Support for further study/development (see more below)

We are looking for an experienced Gynaecologist, specialising in fertility, to join our team of doctors who have a wealth of experience and established reputations in managing all aspects of fertility treatment, reproductive health and assisted reproduction for those with difficulties conceiving.

This is a unique opportunity to join an established private patient clinic operating at the very forefront of clinical innovation, within a world-class environment equipped with the very latest technology and some of the most advanced therapies and treatments currently licensed in the UK.

The role requires the ability to manage the full range of fertility problems to the highest standards. You will provide a full range of fertility advice and management for all patients referred to the Lister Fertility Clinic (The Portland Hospital location ), including responsibility for the scheduling of treatment cycles, liaising with referring GPs and consultants, and providing emergency telephone assistance to patients on a rotational basis.

What you will bring

• GMC registered with a licence to practise in the UK

• Listed on the Specialist Consultant Register

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practising fertility IVF specialist

• Subspecialist accreditation in Reproductive Medicine (desirable)

• Experience working with private patients is ideal but not essential

Why the Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, Part of HCA UK?

The Lister Clinic is part of the private patient hospital group, HCA Healthcare UK. Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers, owning and operating over 114 locations in the UK. Hospitals, GP Practices, Urgent Care Centres, Diagnostic Centres and Specialist Clinics, such as the LFC.

Lister Fertility Clinic is widely recognised as one of the leading private fertility treatment centres in the UK. The clinic was established in 1988 and, since opening, has maintained its reputation as one of the most successful IVF treatment clinics in the UK, with over 23,000 “Lister” babies born, across different london locations.

Our private fertility treatment success rates are high both at our main facility and across our satellite fertility treatment centres in the UK. These success rates are achieved while assisting many couples with complex histories whose fertility treatment has previously been unsuccessful or who may have been declined treatment elsewhere.

Drawing upon our experience of treating over 2,000 couples per year, our highly skilled team of doctors, nurses, embryologists and counsellors is committed to providing a holistic and considered approach to investigating and treating a wide spectrum of fertility problems. This is supported by the very best medical and scientific services available in the field.

This role for the LFC Clinic, is based onsite at The Portland Hospital is the UK’s only private hospital dedicated exclusively to the healthcare needs of women, children, and families. It's reputation prides itself of state of-the-art private patient clinic offering the full spectrum of fertility treatments, from routine IVF through to the most complex reproductive challenges. Patients choose LFC for both the expertise and the reputation for excellence in reproductive medicine.

To view more information on the services provided visit https://listerfertility.co.uk/

Benefits

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an employee, you’ll be eligible for:

• For 40-hour full-time contracts: 264 hours’ holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave. This is pro rata for part-time contracts

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution, increasing with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Corporate staff discounts across all facilities, including maternity packages at The Portland

• A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

• Access to wellbeing support tools through our Thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders, and free counselling (up to six sessions per annum)

• Paid indemnity

How we can support your development

As a doctor with us, you’ll have access to a dedicated study budget and study leave for courses relevant to your specialty.

You will also have access to a comprehensive learning academy where you can enrol on courses or Harvard Business School case review forums.

If you wish to develop further, we can offer grants and sponsorship for research, as well as funding for personal development through courses such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership in partnership with Bayes Business School, or other qualifications such as MBAs or PhDs.

You may also work closely with globally recognised professors and medical mentors to help produce publication papers or research documents.

Culture and values

At HCA UK, we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences each of us brings, knowing that when you feel seen, heard and supported, you can be at your best for our patients and each other.

Our mission is simple: above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. This commitment extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable bringing their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

International candidates

HCA Healthcare UK holds a Tier 2 sponsorship licence, enabling us to recruit the best talent from the UK and overseas. This licence allows us to support General Visas and Intra-Company Transfer Visas for candidates who meet the role requirements. Your recruiter will discuss visa eligibility and any potential relocation support during the application process.

Apply today to join one of the UK’s most advanced fertility clinics and play a key role in shaping the future of reproductive medicine.

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