Consultant Gynaecologist – IVF Specialist
Employer: HCA Healthcare UK – the UK’s largest private patient hospital group, renowned for complex care
Location: Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, 215 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PN
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (30 hours per week)
Salary: Competitive, with comprehensive benefits
About Us:
The Portland Hospital is the UK’s only private hospital dedicated exclusively to the healthcare needs of women, children, and families. In partnership with our sister facility, Lister Fertility Clinic, we provide world-class fertility care in a unique hospital-based IVF setting in central London.
Our state-of-the-art clinic offers the full spectrum of fertility treatments, from routine IVF through to the most complex reproductive challenges. Patients choose us for both our expertise and our reputation for excellence in reproductive medicine.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Consultant Gynaecologist and IVF Specialist to join our respected team of doctors. You will be part of a highly skilled group with established reputations in fertility care, reproductive health, and assisted conception.
This is a rare opportunity to practice at the very forefront of clinical innovation, supported by the latest technology, advanced therapies, and a strong multidisciplinary team — all within one of London’s most prestigious private healthcare settings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Deliver expert management of the full range of fertility problems to the highest clinical standards.
2. Provide specialist fertility advice, care, and treatment for patients referred to Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital.
3. Oversee and schedule treatment cycles, liaising with referring GPs and consultants.
4. Provide emergency telephone support to patients on a rotational basis.
5. Act as a brand ambassador at clinic open days and other fertility-focused events.
Skills & Experience:
6. GMC registered with licence to practise in the UK.
7. CCT holder on the Specialist Register.
8. Minimum 3 years’ experience as a practising fertility specialist.
9. Subspecialist accreditation in Reproductive Medicine (desirable).
What We Offer:
10. Private pension and private medical insurance (covering you and your family).
11. Paid indemnity cover.
12. Ongoing professional development through internal and external training.
13. Career progression opportunities across HCA’s extensive UK network.
14. A supportive culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
Why HCA 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. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
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.
Culture and values:
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know 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’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:
15. Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
16. Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
17. Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
18. Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity
Reasonable adjustments:
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
International Applicants:
As a Tier 2 visa sponsor, we welcome applications from overseas consultants who meet the role requirements. Relocation support is available.