Fertility Andrology Lab: Associate Practitioner (Training)

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Andrology Associate Practitioner for the Path Links Pathology service at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. The role focuses on fertility testing and post-vasectomy analysis, with training and progression toward ARCS certification if desired.

The post is part-time and permanent, offering involvement in a 24-hour pathology service, with support for continuing professional development and NHS-based pathways.

Qualifications

• Relevant Healthcare Science Diploma, or comparable demonstrable occupational experience via NVQ 3 or two science A levels.
• Experience in an NHS Pathology Laboratory.
• IT Skills and familiarity with laboratory data systems.
• Experience in Microscopy is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients and partners to receive specimens for fertility testing and post-vasectomy testing.
• Prepare samples for processing, including centrifugation where needed.
• Identify and label samples; address missing or mislabeled specimens.
• Enter patient and specimen data into laboratory data systems and collect quality data.
• Process semen specimens under indirect supervision of a Biomedical Scientist.
• Perform microscopic analyses of seminal fluid to assess fertility parameters per WHO guidelines.
• Request retests and manage recalls of results when needed.

Skills

IT Skills

Microscopy knowledge

Education

Relevant Healthcare Science Diploma

NVQ 3 or two science A levels

Experience in NHS Pathology Laboratory

IT Skills

Experience in Microscopy

Tools

Job description

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Andrology Associate Practitioner for the Path Links Pathology service at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital, Grimsby. The role focuses on fertility testing and post-vasectomy analysis, with training and progression toward ARCS certification if desired.

The post is part-time and permanent, offering involvement in a 24-hour pathology service, with support for continuing professional development and NHS-based pathways.