Clinical Embryologist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS fertility center in Cambridge seeks an experienced State Registered Clinical Embryologist to join their laboratory team. You will deliver high-quality assisted conception services and collaborate with medical teams for excellent patient care. Ideal candidates possess a Biological Sciences degree and a proven track record in Clinical Embryology. Competitive benefits include development opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Subsidised travel and parking

Family-friendly options

On-site facilities

Qualifications

• State registered as a Clinical Scientist or in the final year of STP program.
• Member of ACE, and in good standing.
• Preference for ICSI experience; training provided if not possessed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assisted conception and diagnostic services.
• Maintain embryology and andrology services per HFEA regulations.
• Collaborate with teams for patient care.

Skills

ICSI experience

Collaboration with medical teams

Track record in Clinical Embryology

Education

First or Upper Second Class Biological Sciences degree

Relevant postgraduate qualification

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated State Registered Clinical Embryologist (or final year STP student) to join our laboratory team at Cambridge IVF. Our state of the art NHS fertility centre offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment techniques including EmbryoScope culture, a successful gamete and embryo cryopreservation program and advanced methods for sperm preparation, selection and injection. We offer high quality evidence based treatment to NHS funded patients and also to those self-funding their care at exceptional value. This is one of the most forward thinking units in the UK with a commitment to high level research and development and links to local research groups within the Cambridge BioMedical Campus, The Sanger Institute and beyond.

Applicants should possess a First or Upper Second Class Biological Sciences degree, a relevant postgraduate qualification and be state registered as a Clinical Embryologist. They should demonstrate a proven track record in Clinical Embryology. Preference is given to those skilled in ICSI; training in ICSI will be provided to the right candidate if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of assisted conception and diagnostic services in the East of England’s largest NHS tertiary referral centre.
• Contribute to the maintenance of efficient embryology and andrology services within the terms of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act and the HFEA Code of Practice.
• Assist in the safe operation of the facility cryostore, its audit and generation of paperwork for inspection.
• Collaborate with laboratory, nursing, medical teams and all colleagues to deliver high quality patient care and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• State registered as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC (or in the last year of STP program), a member of ACE, and in good standing with both organisations.
• Biomedical degree (preferably Biological Sciences) with postgraduate qualification and proven track record in Clinical Embryology.
• Preference for ICSI experience; training provided if not possessed.
• Note: Applications from pre-registrant embryologists in the final year of the UK STP program are welcomed. Band 6 advancing to band 7 on UK State Registration.

Work Arrangements and Additional Details

• Working hours are 07:30–17:30 over four long days; weekend and out of hours work required and you may be on a laboratory on-call rota.
• The position may involve Home Office visa considerations; information provided in the Applicant Information Pack and during recruitment.
• Interviews are scheduled for 1 October 2025; vacancy closes at midnight on 24 September 2025.

Our Trust and Diversity

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. The Trust is recognised for outstanding care and rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission. CUH values Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent, and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where every individual can fulfil their potential.

• CUH welcomes applications from all backgrounds and champions an inclusive working environment.
• Applications from Armed Forces personnel are welcome.

Additional Information

The working hours, on-call duties, and flexibility around hours can be discussed with the contact provided. For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, redundancy risk status may prioritise applicants who identify as being at risk, but interviews are not guaranteed.

Benefits

Competitive benefits include development opportunities, on-site facilities, subsidised travel and parking, staff break space and family-friendly options. CUH supports work-life balance with flexible working arrangements where possible.

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025.