Clinical Scientist

Care Fertility; Northampton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Wellbeing hub

Holiday trading

Job summary

Care Fertility Northampton is seeking a HCPC-registered Clinical Embryologist for a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. The role covers core lab duties from oocyte collection to embryo assessment, with opportunities to train in biopsy where applicable.

You’ll join the UK’s largest private fertility provider, in a collaborative, development‑minded team that supports continuous learning, career progression, and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Embryologist with ICSI training.
• Biopsy experience is preferred.
• Professionalism, curiosity and compassion in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory duties from oocyte collection to embryo assessment.
• Involvement in biopsy training if applicable.
• Deliver outstanding patient care within a collaborative team.

Skills

HCPC-registered

ICSI-trained

Biopsy experience

Job description

More details

Clinical Scientist (Maternity Cover)

Care Fertility Northampton

£43,645 to £46,690

Start Date - November/December 2026

At Care Fertility, you'll join a welcoming, forward-thinking team that values collaboration and actively encourages new ideas. We foster a supportive environment where your voice matters, and we value your contribution to our continuous improvement programme.

We’re Committed To Your Professional Growth. Our Structured Career Framework And Dedicated Learning & Development Team Will Support You Every Step Of The Way. We Have Three In-house Designed Scientific Developmental Pathways To Choose From, And You’ll Benefit From

• Internal training programmes
• Funded external courses
• A clear path for career progression

As a Clinical Embryologist, you’ll play a vital role in all aspects of laboratory work, including oocyte collection, sperm preparation and freezing, insemination and ICSI, fertilisation and embryo assessment, embryo freezing and transfer, and oocyte cryopreservation – all tailored to your level of experience. If you’re trained in biopsy, there are opportunities to get involved there, too. If you’re not, we will train you.

What You Can Expect From Us

At Care Fertility, we’re proud to be the UK’s largest private provider of fertility treatment, and we aim to be the best employer of Clinical Scientists in the sector.

You’ll have access to a wealth of technologies and opportunities, including:

• Caremaps-Ai (our own award-winning embryo selection technology)
• AI-based oocyte viability assessments
• Genetic testing
• Research projects

We have our own MSc in Clinical Embryology and specialist focus groups to ensure our scientists have opportunities to contribute to our success. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration and shared success.

What We’re Looking For

You’re an HCPC-registered, ICSI-trained Clinical Embryologist who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and understands the vital role of the laboratory in the patient journey. Biopsy experience is preferred. Above all, you bring professionalism, curiosity, and compassion to everything you do.

Location/Benefits

This is a 12-month fixed-term position based at Care Fertility Northampton, 67 The Avenue, Northampton, NN1 5BT. This is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Core working days are Monday to Friday, with weekend and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 33 days’ annual leave (inc. public holidays)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A range of other benefits, including retail discounts, a wellbeing hub, and holiday trading

About Us

We’re Care Fertility, the largest private provider of IVF and fertility treatment in the UK.

We draw upon the knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, scientists, nurses and support teams who all work together to ensure our patients get the very best fertility treatment.

We are leading the future of fertility healthcare, and we help our patients through the most innovative science supported by an exceptional and intuitive digital experience.

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