Senior Clinical Embryologist

National health service; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Clinical Scientist (Embryology) to lead and perform ART procedures, including ICSI, in a busy NHS setting. You will work within the Department of Reproductive Medicine, ensuring quality, safety and patient-centered care across the embryology service.

The role requires HCPC registration, a solid biomedical science background, and experience with ART techniques and embryo handling.

Qualifications

• State registration with HCPC to practice as a Clinical Embryologist.
• Degree in a relevant scientific subject and training in ART techniques including ICSI.
• Experience with diagnostic and clinical ART procedures and embryo handling.

Responsibilities

• Assisted conception procedures, IVF, ICSI, IUI, audit, quality control, equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Contribute to the Department of Reproductive Medicine MDT and attend departmental meetings.
• Represent the department externally and maintain high standards of service.
• Ensure the provision of a comprehensive embryology service within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Embryology techniques

ICSI

Semen analysis

Time-lapse imaging

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

Biomedical science degree

Higher degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cryopreservation equipment

Job description

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
EssentialMinimum of two years as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology).Fully trained and competent in all standard ART embryology proceduresICSI trained and currently practisingDesirablePrevious experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Provision of own ICSI log and results. Qualifications & Training EssentialState registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical EmbryologistDegree in relevant scientific subjectQualified in a range of highly specialised ART techniques including ICSI, under-pinned with an in-depth theoretical knowledge.DesirableRelevant higher degree Knowledge & Skills EssentialAbility to perform all laboratory procedures associated with the diagnostic and clinical services including semen analysis, sperm preparation (including donor, and surgically retrieved testicular and epididymal sperm), oocyte and embryo handling, gamete (ejaculated and surgically retrieved sperm) and embryo cryopreservation, clinical intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), time-lapse technologies and other micromanipulation techniques.To select embryos best suited for embryo transfer and to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication skills.Empathy with patients and the ability to respond appropriately in delicate situations. Person Specification Experience EssentialMinimum of two years as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology).Fully trained and competent in all standard ART embryology proceduresICSI trained and currently practisingDesirablePrevious experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Provision of own ICSI log and results. Qualifications & Training EssentialState registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical EmbryologistDegree in relevant scientific subjectQualified in a range of highly specialised ART techniques including ICSI, under-pinned with an in-depth theoretical knowledge.DesirableRelevant higher degree Knowledge & Skills EssentialAbility to perform all laboratory procedures associated with the diagnostic and clinical services including semen analysis, sperm preparation (including donor, and surgically retrieved testicular and epididymal sperm), oocyte and embryo handling, gamete (ejaculated and surgically retrieved sperm) and embryo cryopreservation, clinical intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), time-lapse technologies and other micromanipulation techniques.To select embryos best suited for embryo transfer and to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication skills.Empathy with patients and the ability to respond appropriately in delicate and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Job summary

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• Main duties of the jobAssisted conception procedures, IVF, ICSI, IUI, audit, quality control, equipment monitoring and maintenance. Contribute to the Department of Reproductive Medicine MDT, attend and report at departmental meetings and represent the department externally.You will ensure the provision of a comprehensive embryology service and be an integral part of the laboratory team to ensure our continued success and future-proofing. Your extensive interpersonal skills will enable you to foster positive professional relationships with departmental leads, the wider team and wider Trust. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of the HFEA Code of Practice, licensing regulation, the concepts of quality management and quality assurance.About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and