IVF Specialist

Summary of Role

The key objective of the role of the Sims IVF Specialist is to support implementing Sims Group medical policies, procedures, functions and activities at Sims IVF and thereby ensuring excellence in the delivery of patient care across all Sims clinic locations.

The role holder is responsible for supporting the Sims IVF Clinic Swords with day to day medical management of Sims patients and to ensure adherence to the provision of the highest quality medical treatment and patient care.

The role holder is required to effectively collaborate with the broader Sims Group multidisciplinary team to ensure clinic objectives and targets are achieved and excellence in patient care is delivered.

The following key attributes should be demonstrated:

• Professionalism
• Respect
• Empathy
• Confidence
• Clarity and concision
• Ability to Motivate and Support

Educational / Registration Requirements/Professional Experience

Academic/Professional Qualifications

• Registered Medical Practitioner
• At least 5 years’ experience as a practicing Gynaecologist with sound working knowledge of relevant legislative, ethical and regulatory requirements.
• At least 2 years IVF consultant experience

Registrations

• Registered Medical Practitioner MRCOG/MRCPI
• Affiliations with appropriate organisations within medicine and reproductive medicine (ESHRE, BFS etc.,)
• Medical Council of Ireland registration
• Irish work permit

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 2 years medical experience in IVF and related technologies.
• Subspecialty certification or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years' senior experience gained through increasingly responsible positions within gynaecology / reproductive medicine.

Languages

• Fluency in English language – Advanced level - written and verbal

Core Clinical Competencies

Management of Clinical Output

• Managing clinical output and performing procedures and clinical activities. Working in accordance with current legislation concerning the safety and quality of human tissues and cells;  EUTCD 2004/23/EC,   2006/17/EC, 2007/86/EC, SI 158 (2006) , SI 598 (2007) Commission Directive 2012/39/EU, ISO 9001:2008 and any additional legislation, regulation or standard which, when introduced may affect current or future clinical practice at Sims IVF.
• Core Clinical Responsibilities

1.  Infertility Management  Cycle management
2.  Oocyte recovery
3.  Surgical sperm collection  Embryo transfer
4.  Ultrasound including/ SIS /Procedures

• Contributing to defining the clinical roles and objectives at the Sims Group and providing a best practice philosophy in clinical practice & procedures ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients
• Adhering to the ethical and moral standards expected of medical practitioners as lead by the Sims Group CEO and Medical Director
• Attending clinical meetings in order to effectively communicate and address all clinical matters with Sims Group Medical Director and clinical team colleagues
• Keeping abreast of the latest clinical and scientific research and technologies in reproductive medicine and contributing to continuous improvement through suggested changes and modifications to clinical protocols.
• Managing clinical data appropriately by maintaining and updating electronic

medical records on the unit’s IDEAS clinical database

• Reviewing and revising clinical documentation through the clinic’s document control database Q-Pulse in accordance with current Sims QMS change control practices and assistance from the quality team
• Supporting the Sims Group Egg Donation Programme by providing consultations and consent meetings for ED patients embarking on E Select or Simply ED Programmes.
• Responsible for the review and release of tissues and cells in accordance with the EUTCD and Sims policy on Review & Release of Tissues.

Legislative Requirements

• Excellent understanding of EU Cell and Tissue Directive and the clinic responsibility regarding screening couples.
• Excellent understanding of Data Protection/Confidentiality ensuring self and nursing team follow established policies and procedures
• Working with the Quality department on preparation for and facilitation of regulatory inspections by the HPRA and/or any other statutory / regulatory bodies

Patient Care/Customer Service

• Ensures adherence to the highest standards of patient care and service.
• Resolves patient needs by utilising multidisciplinary team protocols and procedures.
• Investigates patient complaints and takes appropriate action in conjunction with Quality and Medical Director

Core Behavioural Competencies

Personal Leadership

• Acts with honesty and integrity at all times
• Has a realistic sense of self and impact on others
• Demonstrates patience and perspective in dealing with difficult situations
• Accepts ownership of role and accepts accountability of role objectives
• Works with broader Group medical team members to set and communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable.
• Engages proactively and positively with medical colleagues and colleagues across all multidisciplinary functions.

Management of Medical Policies, Procedures and Processes

• • Maintains strict adherence to medical guidelines by providing support in writing and updating policies and procedures.
  • Maintains effective clinical operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing clinical policies and procedures.
  • Assures quality of care by enforcing adherence to clinic policies and procedures and governing agency regulations (HPRA) measuring outcomes and recommending adjustments.
  • Engages professionally and effectively with medical colleagues working for external medical practices to ensure the safe care and treatment of Sims patients

Performance Management

• Supports team in their efforts to achieve objectives (e.g., by providing resources, removing obstacles).
• Provides feedback, both positive and corrective, as soon as possible after an event.
• Maintains standards of performance by achieving key personal and clinic objectives.
• Signals own commitment to a process by being personally supporting key strategies and events.

Manpower Planning

• Day to day support of Medical roster

Management of Finance/Budgets

• Ensures personal compliance with financial processes.
• Helps identify areas for increased revenue growth
• Adheres to and supports annual medical team budget expenditure targets.
• Weekly monitoring of IVF Cycle numbers within the medical team

Company Representative

• Represents the company through talks, presentations and interviews as and when required to promote company profile in line with marketing strategy.

Personal Development

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Terms and Conditions of Employments Working Hours

• Average of 40 Hour Week
• Core Days Monday to Friday,
• Limited rostered weekend work required on a rotational basis.

Appearance

• Personal hygiene is essential to providing a professional image.
• Hair must be neat and clean. No hairstyles that obstruct eye contact or vision.
• Facial hair must be neatly trimmed.
• Hair net in theatre area/beard net for bearded employees
• No scented creams/perfumes in theatre area

Physical Demands:

• There are no physical demands beyond those normally expected as a practicing gynaecologist.

Work Environment:

• Clinical practice / laboratory / theatre.