Clinical Embryologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Clinical Embryologist to join their dynamic team. The role involves routine andrology and embryology procedures, along with training new staff. The ideal candidate should hold a Life Science degree, be HCPC registered, and have hands-on experience in clinical embryology. Opportunities for further professional development are available, along with a competitive salary ranging from £56,276 to £63,176 per annum inclusive of HCA.

Qualifications

• Life Science Degree required.
• Must be HCPC registered.
• Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception.
• Familiar with HFEA code of practice.
• ACE certificate / STP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures.
• Support the training of new laboratory team members.
• Work closely with the embryology and wider ACU team.
• Deliver high quality service aiding patients in family planning.

Skills

Able to perform ICSI

Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures

Undertaken reproductive tissue collection and cryopreservation

Able to perform clinical TE biopsy

Familiar with sample import / export

Education

Life Science Degree

HCPC registered

ACE certificate / STP

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Embryologist

The closing date is 18 January 2026

Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, PGT and fertility preservation services. Founded in 1991, Guy's ACU is one of the UK's largest assisted conception clinics offering both NHS and self-funded fertility care. Our state of the art laboratory utilises time-lapse incubator technology and the best equipment to allow us to deliver optimal care. We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated HCPC registered Embryologist to join our team. Guy's ACU Embryology requires high calibre, focused individuals to join the team and undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures as well as support the training of new laboratory team members. There will be the opportunity to complete further training to undertake embryo biopsy for the largest PGT programme in the UK.

You will also perform a range of administrative, diagnostic and support activities that are critical in delivering a high quality service and helping our patients achieve their dreams of a family.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work closely with the embryology and wider ACU team to undertake a range of activities that support Guy's ACU and enable us to provide assisted conception, diagnostic testing, PGT‑m and PGT‑sr, fertility preservation and support the OTC programme. We operate a seven day service to ensure the best results and options for our patients.

About us

ACU offers an attractive work environment for any motivated scientist. We recognise the value of our team and provide opportunities to complete further academic as well as practical training. This may include career development courses as well as embryo biopsy so that you can be part of the largest PGT programme in the UK. There is also the potential to We are an NHSE accredited training centre and there is the expectation that you will support delivery of the training and development of team members completing STP, HSST and other programmes.

Job responsibilities

We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. Each year we deliver 2000IVF/ICSI cycles including 500 PGD cases and an additional 1700 FET cycles.

You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures including ICSI as well as support the training of new laboratory team members.

Person Specification

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Life Science Degree
• HCPC registered
• Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
• Familiar with HFEA code of practice
• ACE certificate / STP

Experience

• Proven Clinical Embryology experience
• Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - clinical
• Experienced in training / mentoring STP
• Proven ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment
• Experience of working in a research environment
• Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment

Skills

• Able to perform ICSI
• Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
• Undertaken reproductive tissue collection and cryopreservation
• Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
• Familiar with sample import / export

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.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

£56,276 to £63,176 a yearper annum inc. H.C.A