Clinical Embryologist - Part Time - Fixed Term Contract

TFP Fertility Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider is seeking a trained Embryologist to join their team in Chelmsford. This part-time role involves performing clinical procedures, training junior staff, and managing stored gametes. Candidates should have a degree in Life Sciences, HCPC registration, and experience in clinical laboratory procedures. Competitive salary offered with additional benefits including a dual contribution pension scheme and 27 days holiday pro rata.

Benefits

Dual contribution pension scheme

27 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
• HCPC Registered or immediately eligible.
• Fully trained in clinical laboratory procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performing clinical procedures, including ICSI & vitrification.
• Communicating with patients about treatment options.
• Monitoring and maintaining consumables and equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High level of attention to detail

Self-motivated

Eager to learn

Time management skills

Education

Degree in Life Sciences

MSc or PhD

Job description

Overview

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.

Location

Simply fertility was established in 2013, and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has already grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Simply Fertility performs approximately 400 fresh cycles and 300 frozen cycles per year. Offering a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Chelmsford, adjacent to junction 17 of the A12, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2017 and is equipped with the latest laboratory equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Simply Fertility 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 part time role working 22.5 hours per week over 3 days.

weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4.

The position is available as a 12 month fixed term contract.

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 focus
• Excellent communication skills

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location: TFP Simply Fertility - Chelmsford

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)