# Andrology Practitioner > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/andrology-practitioner/4eeaa41b-e561-466f-be45-478a023b45b6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/andrology-practitioner/4eeaa41b-e561-466f-be45-478a023b45b6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Nottingham - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse practitioner - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T07:02:50.386Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Nottinghamshire/Nottingham/Nottingham_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Andrology/Andrology-v8111942 - **Employer website:** https://www.nuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Are you looking to start your career in a fascinating and rewarding area of reproductive healthcare? NUH Life is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Andrology Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary NHS fertility team. This post is designed to develop specialist expertise in all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic andrology and is best suited to candidates seeking a long-term career in Male Fertility. This is far more than a routine diagnostic laboratory role. Alongside semen analysis, you will gain experience in sperm preparation techniques, male fertility preservation and sperm donor banking - helping patients at some of the most important moments in their lives. ### Main duties of the job About You We're looking for someone who is: - Enthusiastic about andrology and reproductive science and has demonstrable education and practical experience in this area. - Organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively - Confident, proactive and able to use their initiative - Warm, professional and comfortable working directly with patients - Committed to learning and developing specialist andrology skills What We Offer - Comprehensive training in specialist andrology and cryobanking techniques - Experience across fertility preservation and donor banking services - Direct involvement in patient care within a multidisciplinary fertility team - Opportunities for professional development - The chance to work in a supportive team delivering high-quality NHS care If you are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist Andrology skills, work closely with patients and contribute to an inclusive and innovative NHS fertility service, we would love to hear from you. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and essential/desirable criteria. Exact hours of work are to be negotiated but please note we operate primarily Mon-Friday. However some weekend/out of hours work will be required on a rotation basis. Candidates must live or be planning to relocate within 45mins of the Queen’s Medical Centre, have a full driving license and access to a vehicle in order to fulfil on call duties. Any informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Andrology Service Lead (\[email protected\]) prior to applying. Please note we do expect a high number of applications and it may be necessary to close the vacancy before the advertised date. We advise you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Practical experience in an Andrology or Reproductive Science laboratory - Demonstrable commitment and interest in diagnosis and treatment of male infertility **Desirable** - Experience of patient and donor sample cryopreservation - Experience working in a HFEA licensed centre ### Physical Skills **Essential** - Physical ability to move large/heavy nitrogen cylinders and withstand working at very low temperature for short periods of time with appropriate PPE. - Manual dexterity and technical skills associated with the discipline, e.g. use of microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, cryofreezers **Desirable** - Experience of handling of liquid nitrogen, filling and operation of nitrogen refrigerators ### Role related requirements **Essential** - Willing to work unsocial hours as and when required - Full driving licence and access to vehicle whilst on call ### Training and Qualifications **Essential** - Minimum 2:1 in BSc in a relevant Biological Science **Desirable** - MSc in Reproductive Science - ABA certificate (module 1) or equivalent ARCS training module ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - Competent in basic laboratory/technical skills (use of microscopes, pipettes and centrifuges) - Practical experience of semen analysis and sperm preparation methods - Understanding of current regulation including HFEA’s code of practice **Desirable** - Knowledge and understanding of quality management within a laboratory setting ### Planning and Organisational Skills **Essential** - Ability to prioritise conflicting workloads and meet set deadlines - Punctual ### Communication and Relationship skills **Essential** - Excellent written and spoken English in order to convey complex information to patients, relatives, staff and colleagues - Able to demonstrate understanding and empathy for all patients requiring our services **Desirable** - Evidence of Patient/Client contact ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 544.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10463935) - [mindful employer (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1778) - [equal opportunities (pdf, 312.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1780) - [person specification (pdf, 296.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10407096) - [application process booklet (pdf, 24.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2918) - [disability confidence scheme (pdf, 272.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1781) - [rehabilitation of ex offenders (pdf, 106.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1974) - [equality diversity and inclusion (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1779) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.