Clinical embryologist

Harley Street Fertility Clinic is one of the most prestigious and respected private fertility clinics in London. With highly experienced clinical staff and state of the art facilities, we provide world leading care to patients seeking advice and treatment for fertility and related issues including gynaecology, endoscopic surgery and urology.

The successful candidate will work in within a successful organisation based in one of the world’s most renowned medical areas known globally for excellent care and service.

The role

The Clinical embryologist will work as an integral part of the Clinic’s laboratory team, reporting directly to the Lab Manager.

The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Clinical Embryologist and be able to work independently in the lab.

The Clinic is committed to providing the very best patient care and being able to achieve this depends heavily on the standard set in the laboratory. Hence, you will be data driven and results oriented.

Key requirements

Qualifications and training

Higher degree in Reproductive Science or similar

Embryology training completed – ACE certificate or STP

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration as a Clinical Scientist

Certified ICSI practitioner

Certified biopsy practitioner is an advantage

IMSI and time lapse microscopy is experience is an advantage

Experience

Minimum 2 years clinical embryology experience is required (UK experience is preferable)

Duties

All routine clinical embryology work, including egg collections, IVF, ICSI, embryo assessments, oocyte and embryo cryopreservation by vitrification, and all routine andrology work, including semen assessments, semen preparation and semen cryopreservation.

All administrative duties associated with the laboratory.

Quality management duties associated with the laboratory, including audit.

Evidence of your previous individual lab KPIs will be required.

You must be able to demonstrate working knowledge of the HFEA code of practice.

Hours 

Full time (37.5 hours per week) + additional as required by work. Weekend work will be required.

Salary range

Competitive based on skills and experience.

Additional benefits

23 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Employee loyalty and benefits scheme

Annual appraisal

Performance based bonus scheme

Term

Contract is for maternity cover with the possibility of a permanent contract.

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Applicants who meet the above criteria are invited to send their CV with a covering letter to Samantha Knight (Lab Manager), via email at  

About Harley Street Fertility Clinic

We promise to provide all of our patients with the very best personalised care and tailor treatment to their individual needs. In order to offer a complete solution we are one of the few clinics with a comprehensive range of fertility services. As a team of specialist consultants in the fields of fertility, gynaecology and urology, we offer advice and treatments in all aspects of assisted conception, gynaecology, endoscopic surgery, and male infertility management.

We understand that our patients are going through a difficult period and will do our absolute best to make them feel at home and at ease. We guarantee that our service will be professional but personal – we start by making them a cup of tea, then we hold their hand and walk with them during this trying time. To this end, we will do our best to ensure that they are seen by the same members of our staff each time they visit. Furthermore, to make visiting us convenient we offer flexible appointments, including evenings and weekends.