Andrology Laboratory Manager

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Andrology Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of samples. This role involves supervising staff, engaging in quality management, and applying scientific knowledge for high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will possess an honours degree in a relevant science subject and professional registration, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in the field of Andrology.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Professional registration as Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Knowledge of ISO standards & audit methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Andrology laboratory and supervise staff.
• Ensure timely processing of samples and maintain quality standards.
• Be involved in research and apply scientific expertise.

Skills

Planning

Prioritisation

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

IT Skills

Education

Honours degree in an appropriate science subject

Registration with Health and Care Professions Council

Andrology qualification or specialist diploma

Job description

Go back Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Andrology Laboratory Manager

The closing date is 02 July 2025

The post-holder is responsible for the operation of the Andrology laboratory and the supervision of practitioners, and biomedical support workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of samples alongside quality management system activities within their remit.

The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professional level for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high-quality service to patients. This level of responsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently without the opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care through the provision of diagnostic services. The post-holder is expected to be involved in appropriate research.

Fertility Fusion is regulated and licenced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) enabling them to use sperm preparations in assisted reproductive treatments. The post holder is expected to process these samples.

Main duties of the job

• Macroscopic and microscopic examination of semen specimens for investigations of infertility, post vasectomy and retrograde ejaculation.
• To aseptically examine, prepare semen for use in licensed treatment of patients.
• To authorise reports (verification).
• To ensure that all equipment is properly maintained.
• To undertake quality management system activities as required under the direction and responsibility of the Person Responsible. This includes, but not limited to document management, audits, asset management, validation/verification, risk management and IT support.
• Participation and co-ordination of verification and validation projects as well as acceptance testing of items used in laboratory processes.
• To ensure that equipment is properly calibrated and operated in accordance with procedures at all times.
• To co-operate with the Health & Safety team and Infection Prevention Control team to ensure that all procedures are carried out appropriately.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder is responsible for the operation of the Andrology laboratory and the supervision of practitioners, and biomedical support workers. The post-holder has responsibility for ensuring the timely processing of samples alongside quality management system activities within their remit.

The post-holder is expected to apply scientific knowledge, skill and expertise at the required professional level for the full range of Andrology procedures, providing a high-quality service to patients. This level of responsibility is particularly important in Andrology where decisions may be made independently without the opportunity to refer to more senior staff. This post has direct clinical responsibilities for patient care through the provision of diagnostic services. The post-holder is expected to be involved in appropriate research.

Fertility Fusion is regulated and licenced by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) enabling them to use sperm preparations in assisted reproductive treatments. The post holder is expected to process these samples.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of ISO standards & methods of audit.
• A good knowledge of Andrology and the range of therapeutic treatment options in the area of reproductive medicine.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and practice.
• Specialist level knowledge in Andrology.
• An understanding of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority's, code of practice.

Skills

• Plan and prioritise workload.
• Confidence to work flexibly and to challenge established ways of working and organisational structures.
• Good communication and written skills including report writing.
• Ability to maintain self-control in difficult and challenging situations.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.
• Be able to follow and create complex documents such as a standard operating procedures, policies and patient information leaflets.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• IT and keyboard skills.
• A knowledge of key hospital information systems.

Experience

• Substantial post registration experience in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Experience working with staff and patients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• To have undertaken Research, Development and Audit activities.
• Experience of leadership of small groups.
• Participation in NEQAS.
• Familiar with Quality Management systems.
• Experience of all Andrology technical procedures and analysis.
• Able to advise medical and nursing staff on interpretation of laboratory results.
• Teaching staff and students.

Qualifications

• Registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.
• Honours degree in an appropriate science subject (such as Biomedical Science) or equivalent.
• Andrology qualification or completion of specialist diploma/equivalent.
• Professional registration (IBMS, ARCS or equivalent).
• Experience of UKAS accreditation.
• Counselling skills.

Additional

• Self motivated, with flexible and positive approach to work.
• Good record of attendance.
• Demonstrates a passion for Andrology.
• Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£46,148 to £52,809 a yearper annum, pro rata