Section Officer, Assisted Human Reproduction, University Maternity Hospital

Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) incorporates Maternity, Neonatology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Fertility Services in the Cork University Hospital Group within the Health Service Executive South West region.

A commitment to “introduce a publicly funded model of care for fertility treatment” was included in the Programme for Government. ‎Phase One of the Model of Care established Regional Infertility Hubs within maternity networks. Eligible patients are now referred by their GPs to their local Regional Infertility Hub, to avail of a range of treatments and interventions, and if necessary, onward referral to a private provider for advanced AHR treatment as part of the publicly funded and privately provided care scheme.

The position of Grade VI encompasses both managerial and administrative responsibilities.

The post holder is required to support the principle that;

· care of the patient, and the patient’s gametes and embryos, comes first at all times

· the post holder will approach their work with the flexibility and passion necessary to make this principle a reality for every patient to the greatest possible degree.