Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic doctor to join our Reproductive Medicine team as a Senior Clinical Fellow. The post holder will play a key role in delivering high-quality subfertility and assisted conception services, including coordination of IVF pathways, outpatient clinical care and multidisciplinary working.

This role offers excellent experience in reproductive medicine within a well-established and high-performing fertility service. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of fertility treatments, ultrasound practice, and assisted conception techniques while working within a supportive and multidisciplinary team environment.

The post is primarily based at West Middlesex University Hospital, with cross-site working at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital as required to support service delivery.

This post does not include a general obstetrics on-call commitment. Any additional rota participation will be agreed in advance in line with service requirements.

Main duties of the job
Why Join This Service
This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain high-quality experience in reproductive medicine within a well-established and high-performing fertility service.

• Exposure to a high-volume fertility unit, undertaking approximately 500-600 IVF/ICSI cycles per year
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants, embryologists and specialist nurses in a multidisciplinary setting
• Development of advanced clinical skills, including ultrasound, assisted conception techniques and fertility procedures
• Involvement in innovative services, including the Reproductive Ageing and Fertility Preservation Programme
• Opportunities for teaching, audit, research and service development within a supportive environment
• Cross-site working providing broad clinical experience across Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex sites
• Structured supervision with clear opportunities for personal and professional development

About us
The Fertility Centre (TFC) was opened in 1995 and is part of the Department of Private practice which offers the full range of Infertility treatments. The Fertility Centre team is made up of highly dedicated and motivated staff. The Fertility Centre is licensed through the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. The infertility service has an outpatient infertility clinic, which allows the rapid diagnostic work up of couples referred here by local GP's or other specialists.

All fertility treatments are provided within The Fertility Centre. These include ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination, donor insemination, IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and ovum donation. TFC also has a Reproductive Ageing and Fertility Programme led by Mr Nikolaou, focusing on improving management for women over 40 or with low ovarian reserve, as well as fertility preservation for cancer and social reasons. The unit currently runs between 500 and 600 cycles of IVF and ICSI per annum and is in the process of increasing its activity. The Unit treats both NHS and privately funded patients.

Clinical staff in TFC includes Consultant Gynaecologists Miss Linda Ibeto, Mr Dimitrios Nikolaou, Mr Julian Norman-Taylor and Miss Kate Maclaran (Service Director).The Fertility Centre also has a service at West Middlesex Hospital where there are general subfertility clinics, fertility theatre lists, and an IVF satellite service. The post will involve sessions at both hospital sites.

Date posted: 10 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £45,715 to £69,976 a year per annum + London Weighting - pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 289-SC-390
Job locations: West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in subfertility outpatient clinics across both sites
• Coordinate and manage fertility treatment pathways, including IVF cycles
• Perform and develop competency in transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound scanning
• Undertake procedures including intrauterine insemination (IUI), saline infusion sonography, HyCoSY, egg collections and embryo transfer.
• Contribute to inpatient review of gynaecology patients as required
• Liaise closely with the Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) and other specialties

Multidisciplinary Working

• Prepare for and attend daily briefings and MDT meetings
• Present patient cases and ensure appropriate investigations and referrals are in place
• Work collaboratively with embryology, nursing, and administrative teams to ensure safe and effective patient care

Service Coordination and Management

• Support the organisation and delivery of fertility services, ensuring smooth patient pathways
• Facilitate NHS funding applications in collaboration with the patient liaison team
• Maintain clinic and treatment rotas and liaise with booking teams
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in patient records

Governance, Audit and Quality Improvement

• Maintain clinical databases and contribute to audit activity
• Participate in the Quality Management Programme within the Fertility Centre
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with HFEA standards and Trust policies

Teaching and Training

• Contribute to teaching medical students and junior trainees
• Support training within the fertility unit

Training and Development

• Work under supervision of named consultants with regular appraisal and competency review
• Develop skills in:
  Ultrasound scanning
  Fertility procedures including IUI and HyCoSy
  Assisted conception techniques
• Participate in audit, research and service improvement activities

Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential

• Minimum 2-3 years postgraduate experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Experience working in gynaecology outpatient clinics
• Experience managing patients with subfertility or early pregnancy conditions
• Participation in audit, quality improvement or clinical governance activity

Desirable

• Experience in IVF coordination or fertility pathway management
• Experience in pelvic / transvaginal ultrasound
• Experience in teaching or supervision of junior staff or students
• Experience in fertility or assisted conception services

Physical Requirements
Essential

• Health clearance by Occupational Health for role specified.

Education/Qualification
Essential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
• Primary medical qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
• Evidence of commitment to Obstetrics & Gynaecology / Reproductive Medicine

Desirable

• MRCOG (Part 1 / Part 2 / full)
• Ultrasound training or relevant qualification
• Fertility-related courses or additional training

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities,
Essential

• Ability or willingness to develop competency in transvaginal and transabdominal ultrasound
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of fertility treatments and reproductive endocrinology

Desirable

• Knowledge of HFEA regulations and fertility governance
• Experience using clinical databases and audit systems
• Understanding of NHS fertility funding pathways

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.

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: West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Isleworth, TW7 6AF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Gynaecologist
Kate Maclaran
kate.maclaran@nhs.net