SHEETAL BARHATE

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

Specialist in Reproductive Medicine, 07/2022 to Current St Bartholomew's Hospital - London, City of London Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Core Senior Team Member: Integral part of the hospital's core senior team, contributing expertise and leadership in reproductive medicine.

• Lead for Ultrasound,HyCoSy, and 3D Scan Services: Spearheaded HyCoSy and 3D scan services, demonstrating advanced proficiency in diagnostic procedures. Acknowledged as a trusted trainer for HyCoSy and 3D scan courses, ensuring continuous professional development of medical professionals.

• Rota Manager: Effectively managed rota for senior and junior doctors, ensuring seamless coordination of clinic activities. Proven ability to optimize schedules for efficient clinic operations.

• Comprehensive Oversight: Independently undertake and oversee all activities within the assisted conception unit. Responsibilities include managing ultrasonography lists, conducting thorough blood reviews, facilitating clinical meetings, overseeing egg collections, embryo transfers, and HyCoSys procedures, as well as managing all fertility clinics. Encompasses the full spectrum of menopause management, from initial assessment and diagnosis to the development of personalized treatment plans.Skilled in addressing the complex hormonal, physical, and emotional challenges that women face during menopause. Completed advanced training module in management of Menopause with the British Menopause Society, specializing in menopause care and treatments

• Exemplary Teaching and Training: Actively engaged in teaching and training initiatives, providing comprehensive instruction to junior doctors and nurses across various aspects of assisted conception. Received exceptional feedback from trainees and nurses, reflecting outstanding mentoring and educational capabilities.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

• Senior Team Member: Distinguished member of the senior team, contributing expertise and leadership in reproductive medicine.
• Comprehensive Assisted Conception Oversight: Independently undertook and oversaw all activities within the assisted conception unit. Proficiently managed ultrasonography lists conducted egg collections, facilitated embryo transfers, performed HyCoSys procedures, and managed all fertility clinics. Demonstrated exceptional clinical skills and attention to detail in ensuring optimal patient care.
• Specialist Services for Oncology Fertility Preservation: Provided specialized services to oncology fertility preservation patients, demonstrating compassion, advanced communication, and clinical competence to support and assist these patients effectively.
• Educational Engagement: Actively involved in teaching and training initiatives for junior doctors and the nursing team, imparting valuable knowledge and fostering professional development.
• Leadership and Guideline Development:
  
• Chair of Monthly Departmental Meetings: Led monthly departmental meetings, facilitating discussions on ongoing issues and troubleshooting solutions, fostering a collaborative and problem-solving environment.
• Guideline and SOP Development: Revised multiple guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure adherence to best practices and standards of care.
• Guideline Creation: Developed comprehensive guidelines for the management of endometrial polyps during fertility treatment, enhancing the quality of patient care and treatment outcomes.
• Quality Assurance and Auditing:
  
• General Fertility Consent Audit: Conducted audits to ensure compliance with general fertility consent procedures.
• Welfare of Unborn Child Consent Audit: Implemented audits to uphold the welfare standards for unborn children, ensuring ethical and responsible fertility treatments.
• Swab Count Audit: Conducted audits to maintain accuracy and quality control in swab count during fertility procedures, ensuring patient safety and procedural integrity.

• Training post:
• Comprehensive Clinical Practice: Independently practised all clinical activities in the assisted conception unit, including managing scan lists, conducting egg collections, performing embryo transfers, overseeing HyCoSys and 3D scanning procedures, and managing fertility clinics. Demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise and proficiency in reproductive medicine.
• Training and Mentorship: Actively involved in training junior colleagues and nurses in all aspects of assisted conception. Received commendable feedback on approachability and teaching ability, fostering a positive learning environment within the team.
• Efficient Rota Management: Served as the Rota Manager, liaising with the entire multidisciplinary team. Ensured the smooth functioning of the department by efficiently managing day-to-day activities in the unit. Successfully navigated challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, managing rota gaps arising due to sickness absenteeism, and enhancing management skills through adaptive problem-solving.
• Active Role in Clinical Governance: Played a pivotal role in clinical governance, actively participating in monthly clinical governance meetings. Demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety, and clinical excellence.

Auditing Expertise:

• Multiple Pregnancy Audit: Conducted comprehensive audits to assess and optimize outcomes related to multiple pregnancies, ensuring the highest standards of care for patients.
• Elective Single Embryo Transfer Policy Audit: Led audits to evaluate and refine the elective single embryo transfer policy, contributing to the hospital's commitment to ethical and responsible fertility practices.

Training Post:

During the training post at St Bartholomew's Hospital Reproductive Medicine Unit, I had the privilege of being part of a prestigious institute of exceptional repute. Under the mentorship of esteemed subspeciality consultants, I received comprehensive training in all facets of Reproductive Medicine, gaining valuable insights and honing my skills in this specialized field.

Key Training Highlights:

• Extensive Clinical Exposure: Underwent training in all aspects of Reproductive Medicine, gaining hands-on experience and expertise in various procedures and treatments.
• Clinic Management: Managed fertility clinics, endocrine clinics, and menopause clinics, demonstrating proficiency in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment planning across diverse reproductive health issues.
• Quality Auditing: Conducted audits to ensure compliance with the Zika policy in the Reproductive Medicine Unit. Demonstrated attention to detail and adherence to best practices in reproductive healthcare.
• Learning Environment: Thrived in a supportive and challenging learning environment, where I was exposed to complex cases and cutting-edge treatments, further enhancing my knowledge and skills in Reproductive Medicine.

My training at St Bartholomew's Hospital Reproductive Medicine Unit provided me with a solid foundation and invaluable experience, shaping my expertise in this dynamic and vital medical speciality of Reproductive Medicine.

During my tenure at Whittington Hospital, I embarked on my medical career in the UK's esteemed NHS system. Initially joining as a Trust Grade Doctor (ST1), my dedication and skills were quickly recognized, leading to a rapid promotion to Registrar level (ST3-ST5) within just two months.

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

• Diverse Clinical Experience: Delivered exceptional care in various clinical settings, including the labour ward, gynaecology theatres, and antenatal/gynaecology clinics. Gained extensive experience in managing a wide range of reproductive health issues, honing my expertise in both medical and surgical aspects.
• Rapid Promotion: Demonstrated outstanding skills and competence, resulting in a rapid promotion to Registrar level (ST3-ST5) within a short period. Recognized for my dedication, adaptability, and ability to thrive in challenging clinical environments.
• Audit and Service Development:
  
• External Cephalic Version Policy Implementation: Led the implementation of policies related to the external cephalic version, ensuring adherence to best practices and enhancing patient safety and outcomes.
• Service Development for Manual Vacuum Evacuation: Drove service development initiatives for manual vacuum evacuation, contributing to the enhancement of clinical services and patient experiences.