# Laboratory Andrologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/laboratory-andrologist/873fb567-7ad1-4e36-938b-611cb35d28b1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/laboratory-andrologist/873fb567-7ad1-4e36-938b-611cb35d28b1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** University College Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £47951.00 to £56863.00 - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-02T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-19T09:25:11.206Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8370519 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8370519?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uclh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for an experienced and qualified Laboratory Andrologist to join our specialist team at the Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH for a 12-month period of Maternity Leave cover. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues, working with a significant degree of autonomy and responsibility. Your expertise in diagnostic andrology, cryopreservation of sperm samples, and processing TESE samples will be essential to providing top-notch care. Additionally, you will maintain meticulous laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety regulations, including the management of our liquid nitrogen storage facility. As part of our team, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and knowledge sharing. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, helping individuals navigate their reproductive health challenges with confidence. At the Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH, we are dedicated to advancing reproductive health through innovative solutions and exceptional patient care. Joining us means becoming part of a leading institution committed to excellence and the well-being of our patients. ### Main duties of the job As a Laboratory Andrologist at Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care. Your main duties will encompass a wide range of clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities that are crucial for the effective operation of our andrology laboratory. Clinical Responsibilities You will demonstrate specialist expertise in assessing semen samples to diagnose fertility problems. This includes preparing samples for fertility treatments and long-term storage, ensuring adherence to departmental procedures at all times. Your role will involve attending sperm surgical retrieval procedures in theatres across UCLH sites where you will collect, analyse and process samples, and continue with laboratory cryopreservation processes. It is essential that you follow strict protocols for processing semen and sperm samples, thereby supporting the laboratory's comprehensive service. Additionally, you will be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, and flow hoods. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - b. Previous NHS experience - c. Experience of working with patient group - d. Experience of trouble shooting everyday issues - e. Mentoring/training experience - f. Evidence of time managing yourself and others to achieve given objectives - g. Evidence of continuing professional development - h. Experience of theatre support for testicular sperm retrievals and laboratory processing of testicular tissue for cryopreservation **Desirable** - a. Significant and demonstrable experience working in a fertility/IVF laboratory environment (as part of academic training or subsequent practical experience) ### Communication **Essential** - Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing. ### Knowledge and Qualifications **Essential** - a. BSc in Biological Sciences - b. Attainment of, or working towards attainment of ABA/BAS/ARCS certificate in semen analysis (or equivalent formal training) - c. Knowledge of reproductive physiology (esp. of male), and related technologies - e. Detailed understanding of andrological techniques and applications ### Skills and Abilities Behaviours **Essential** - Empathetic Approach - Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload. - Works to prescribed procedures. - Flexible approach - Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area with accuracy - Able to maintain resources efficiently and effectively - Competent with software programmes including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint - Confident user of database systems **Desirable** - Actively caring and considerate to fellow team members ## Documents - [uclh values (pdf, 919.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2685) - [job description (pdf, 696.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698166) - [functional requirements (pdf, 262.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698163) ## 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. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.