Clinical Scientist/Embryologist

NHS; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fertility clinic in Nottingham seeks a dedicated Clinical Embryologist to perform essential laboratory work, including oocyte collection and embryo assessment. You will join a collaborative team focused on patient care and professional growth. State registration and ICSI training are required. Part-time applications may be considered.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• State-registered Clinical Embryologist.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care.
• Professionalism, curiosity, and compassion are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform oocyte collection, sperm preparation, and freezing.
• Conduct insemination procedures and embryo assessments.
• Participate in training programs for career advancement.

Skills

ICSI training

Compassionate patient care

Attention to detail

Education

State registration as a Clinical Embryologist

Job description

Overview

At Care Fertility, you’ll be part of something extraordinary. 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, tailored to your level of training.

If you’re trained in biopsy, there are opportunities to get involved. 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, especially when it comes to refining and improving protocols.

What You Can Expect from Us:

We are the UK’s largest private provider of fertility treatment and aim to be the best employer of Clinical Scientists in the sector.

Please apply directly via our website (link within the advert); NHS jobs applications will not be considered.

Main duties of the job

You’ll have access to cutting-edge technology, including:

• CareMaps-AI
• Genetic testing cycles
• Microfluidic sperm selection
• Computer-assisted semen analysis
• Automated sperm oxidative stress testing
• AI-based oocyte viability assessments

We’re committed to your professional growth. Our structured career framework and dedicated Learning & Development team will support you every step of the way.

Whether you’re preparing for STP or aspiring to a Laboratory Manager role, you’ll benefit from:

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

We celebrate hard work and great results and foster a culture of respect, collaboration and shared success.

What We’re Looking For

You're a state-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 training is an advantage, but not essential. You bring professionalism, curiosity, and compassion to everything you do.

About us

This is a permanent, full-time position based at Care Fertility Nottingham (John Webster House, 6 Lawrence Drive, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, NG8 6PZ). We may consider part-time applications. Core working days are Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm (a shift pattern will be agreed) with weekend cover on a rota and bank holiday work included.

We offer:

• 33 Days annual leave (incl. public holidays)
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• A range of other benefits including retail discounts, a wellbeing hub, holiday trading

Job summary

At Care Fertility, you’ll be part of something extraordinary. 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

If you’re trained in biopsy, there are opportunities to get involved there too. 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, especially when it comes to refining and improving protocols.

Please apply directly via our website (link within the advert) as any applications through NHS jobs will not be considered

Location/Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time position based at Care Fertility Nottingham (John Webster House, 6 Lawrence Drive, Nottingham Business Park, Nottingham, NG8 6PZ). We may also consider part-time applications. Core hours 8am–6pm, with weekend rota and bank holiday work.

We offer:

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

This post is subject to a DBS check. We are Care Fertility, the largest private provider of IVF and fertility treatment in the UK. We draw on the knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists, nurses and support teams who work together to ensure our patients get the best treatment. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.

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