Medical Director in Southampton

We, TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility health. We are one of the largest fertility service providers with clinics operating in the UK, Poland and The Netherlands. At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives. Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 33 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

The Role

We have an amazing opportunity to join the dynamic and experienced team of professionals at TFP Wessex Fertility. We are looking for a driven, dynamic, and hands‑on Medical Director and Person Responsible who will lead the clinic alongside the General Manager and the clinic leadership team to new and exciting levels to become the leading clinic in the UK and Europe. The Medical Director is responsible for delivering and maintaining the highest standard of clinical and patient care within the clinic, alongside supporting its commercial success. As we continue to grow the business, identify new and exciting opportunities and expand the research and teaching programme with the University of Oxford, for the highly acclaimed MSC course. The role holder will be responsible for managing this key partnership that creates impact for our business, our patients and the team.

If you are an ambitious, forward thinking and dynamic clinician that is looking for your next challenge in a role where you can make an impact, then please, remain curious and read on!

Key Responsibilities

• This role combines clinical expertise, mentoring, leadership, patient care, and business support, working closely with the General Manager (GM) and the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and foster continuous improvement.
• You will be involved in hands‑on clinical practice, managing situations outside of standard operating procedures, participating in on‑call rotas, and leading the clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Additionally, you will be integral to developing and optimizing best practices, managing the clinic’s operations, and ensuring compliance with HFEA regulations.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform initial consultations, review consultations, egg collections, embryo transfers, IUIs, and transvaginal ultrasound scanning.
• Participate in an on-call and weekend rota for out-of-hours queries and procedures.
• Conduct saline sonography, hycosy, and endometrial biopsy procedures.
• Maintain current certification in Advanced Life Support.
• Collaborate with the Patient Support Management team to ensure clinical rotas meet clinic and patient needs.

Management of Team

• Actively lead, manage, and develop the clinical team to ensure alignment with TFP HR policies.
• Take ownership of performance management and foster a culture of collaborative working with the leadership team.
• Encourage engagement from all team members while supporting a flat organizational structure.

Planning and Organising

• Collaborate with the GM in strategy development and resource allocation decisions.
• Oversee patient throughput between the clinic and satellite services.
• Participate in NHS ICB contracts, tenders, and review meetings as needed.
• Manage clinical resources to ensure cost-effective practices and clinic objectives are met.

Operations Management & Compliance

• Support the GM in clinic management and ensure excellent patient care and service delivery.
• Identify and recruit future medical talent for the clinic.
• Implement best clinical practices and improve patient management systems and processes.
• Manage situations in the clinic not covered by standard operating procedures and contribute to a holistic approach to patient care.

Analysis and Reporting

• Generate and report statistics for performance monitoring, identifying opportunities for service improvement.
• Develop action plans based on clinical data analysis and attend Medical Director and KPI meetings.

Liaison

• Ensure effective communication and cooperation across functional areas within TFP.
• Maintain strong relationships with referring consultants, NHS Fertility clinics, and contracted clinical teams.
• Cultivate relationships with the university team on-site, including lecture planning and new research projects.

Research & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of research projects, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Lead initiatives in identifying research and development opportunities in clinical areas.
• Work with the Quality Manager and GM to run the Quality Management Review and support HFEA/ISO inspections.

Person Responsible for HFEA Compliance

• Ensure the clinic complies with the HFE Act and its staff receive appropriate training for HFEA clinic inspections.
• Submit timely paperwork, fees, and data to the HFEA.
• Provide leadership in objective decision-making and demonstrate a clear understanding of the HFEA Code of Practice.

Essential Education and Qualifications

• Medical degree
• GMC registration
• Subspecialty trained
• Extensive clinical experience (minimum 5 years) in a large Fertility unit
• Strong working knowledge of the HFEA Code of Practice
• Understanding of the biology and scientific evidence behind clinical practice

Experience and Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of IVF treatment complexities and patient pathways
• Well-networked within the UK Fertility sector
• Strong experience in large IVF clinics with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to apply quality assurance and clinical performance monitoring

Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with sound decision-making
• Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts across all business levels
• Organised, flexible, and self‑motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Natural team player with a high level of resilience and patient‑focused approach
• Proven supervisory, coaching, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality assurance standards
• Role model for professionalism and high standards
• Excellent communication skills, able to build rapport at all levels
• Right to work in the country and a satisfactory criminal record check

Location: TFP Wessex

Salary: Depending on experience

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week - occasional weekends required

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays.