Embryologist

Job overview

The post holder is required to carry out all aspects of Clinical Andrology and Embryology, diligently and to a high standard, in the assisted conception unit.

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist specialising in Embryology is pre-requisite for the position. Post-graduate experience is required in order to provide more complex, sensitive and contentious information when required during the course of their role in the fertility service.

The post holder will possess post-graduate Masters level knowledge in the field of Reproductive biology.

The post holder is expected to possess a high level of proficiency and be capable of independent work within the Fertility laboratories under the supervision of the Consultant Embryologist.  The Andrologist/ Embryologist will act at all times in a responsible and professional manner towards patients, colleagues and others with whom they may have contact in the course of their work.

As part of his/ her workload the post-holder will see both NHS and fee paying Private patients.

Education and supervision of more junior staff are key requirements of the post.

The post is worked over 5 days a week (37.5 hours) with a requirement to take part in weekend work and on-call (1:4).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently perform practical tasks required for the successful running of an assisted conception laboratory, including but not restricted to:

• To ensure the laboratory environment is kept in a tidy and sterile manner. Maintenance and cleaning of fertility laboratories to a high standard on a daily/weekly basis

• Adoption of adequate hygiene and aseptic technique at all times

• The post holder will perform annual audits on cryopreserved semen and embryos and report results directly to the Fertility Services Manager/Consultant Clinical Scientist.

• Maintain and order all laboratory stock items, always ensuring an adequate supply is available for upcoming patients and diagnostic semen analyses.

• Ordering and preparation of culture media and other solutions.

• Daily aseptic preparation of embryo and sperm culture dishes/tubes for upcoming IVF/ICSI patients.

• Daily monitoring of all laboratory equipment, ensuring all equipment is serviced where necessary.

Write and assist in the implementation of new protocols and systems within the fertility department

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.