Senior Embryologist

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

Job Title: Senior Embryologist

Location: Lister Fertility at The Portland, Great Portland Street, London W1W 5AH

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm plus participation in the weekend rota

Salary: Attractive and competitive salary depending on experience + Benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits, and excellent career development)

About the Role

The Senior Embryologist is expected to perform all aspects of the routine embryology and andrology service offered by the Fertility Unit. Routine laboratory maintenance and administration will also be a requirement of the postholder.

The post requires five days per week and a rota of one in four weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical:

• All aspects of routine embryology and andrology procedures: dish preparation, semen analysis, semen preparation, oocyte collection, insemination via ICSI, fertilisation checks, embryo culture, embryo transfer, cryopreservation of gametes/embryos, and SSR procedures.
• Communicate results to patients, explain treatment options and implications.
• Accurately record details of patient cycles in the patient management system. Use of Meditex and Fertility consent would be desirable.
• Perform witnessing and traceability.
• Prepare laboratory notes and check consents and screening results.
• Transport gametes/embryos in and out of the clinic.
• Train junior members of the team.
• Assist in the maintenance of the cryostore and ensure effective consent is in place in line with regulatory requirements.

Quality Management:

• Read and acknowledge laboratory documents, including SOP’s, policies, and risk assessments.
• Assist in the process of auditing policies and procedures.
• Perform quality control within the laboratory and participate in quality assurance.
• View KPI data and monitor own performance.

Skills & Experience

• BSc in Life Science and be ACE certificated or equivalent with experience of clinical ICSI.
• HCPC Registered.
• At least 6 years' experience as a clinical embryologist.
• Ideally embryo biopsy trained, however not essential.

Seniority Level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type:

Full-time

Job Function:

Health Care Provider and Science

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care