Clinical Embryologist

TFP Fertility Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider in London is seeking a trained Embryologist to join their team. The role involves performing clinical procedures, training junior staff, and ensuring quality compliance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Life Sciences, experience in clinical settings, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and includes weekend rotations.

Benefits

Dual contribution pension scheme

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy.
• Good knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework.

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI & vitrification.
• Communicate with patients about treatment options and results.
• Assist with audit & quality control/quality assurance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Time management skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

MSc or PhD

Job description

Job Description

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.

Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.

The Location

Boston Place was established in 2013 and provides treatment to private patients in contemporary surroundings. Boston Place performs approximately 300 fresh cycles and 200 frozen cycles per year and offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, whilst specialising in PGT. The clinic is conveniently located adjacent to Marylebone Station in central London. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2013 and is equipped with the latest laboratory equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Boston Place also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Embryologist to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated scientists. As well as providing a significant contribution to the clinical workload, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in training junior embryologists, internal quality control, donor recruitment, organising imports/exports and supporting in the management of stored gametes/embryos.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4.

Key Responsibilities

• Full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI & vitrification
• Communicating with patients about treatment options and results
• Quality Management, assisting with audit & quality control/quality assurance
• Monitoring/maintaining consumables and equipment
• Assisting with the donor recruitment process, imports/exports and management of stored gametes/embryos
• Assisting in training and induction of new and junior staff
• Regulatory Compliance

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of a degree in Life Sciences, an MSc or PhD is preferable
• HCPC Registered (or immediately eligible)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy
• Good knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework
• Must be self-motivated, eager to learn and have excellent time management skills
• High level of attention to detail and focused
• Excellent communication skills

Salary

Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location

TFP Boston Place Fertility - London - Marylebone

Working Hours

37.5 Monday to Friday

Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4

On-Call

Working approximately a 1:4 in coordination with your weekend (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to your basic salary)

Pension

Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement

27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)