Quality manager and Clinical scientist

NHS; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a clinical embryologist or andrologist to join their team at Salisbury Fertility Centre. The successful candidate will oversee clinical laboratory treatments, manage quality systems, and provide high-quality clinical and teaching services, contributing to patient care and staff training.

Benefits

NHS benefits

Support for flexible working

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• Experience in andrology and embryology laboratory.
• Familiarity with HFEA Code of Practice.
• Ability to manage quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as centre quality manager and supervise staff.
• Contribute to IVF laboratory treatments.
• Manage Quality Management System within laboratory.

Skills

Quality management

Clinical procedures

Laboratory management

Education

Registration as a Clinical Scientist with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical embryologist or andrologist with an interest in quality management to join our friendly, patient-centered team at Salisbury Fertility Centre, within Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, set in the beautiful Wiltshire countryside.

Salisbury Fertility Centre is a well-established facility with over 20 years of experience, offering a comprehensive range of laboratory diagnostic and assisted conception techniques, including IVF, ICSI, microTESE, gamete & embryo cryopreservation, and a large NHS Fertility Preservation program, along with active egg and embryo donation programs.

The Centre also collaborates with Manchester University Hospital Trust on a patient embryo research program. We are a training centre for the national Scientist Training Program, having successfully mentored 11 graduates.

Ideal candidates will have experience performing clinical workload in an andrology and/or embryology laboratory setting and be familiar with the HFEA Code of Practice. Registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC is required.

The post holder will contribute to all aspects of clinical laboratory treatments, providing high-quality clinical, scientific, and academic (teaching) services as needed, and will develop these services further for Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will act as the centre quality manager and a key member of the fertility service, expected to work independently with clinical procedures, organize workload, supervise staff, and report to the Senior Embryologists and Lead Clinician.

Key responsibilities and duties

1. Contribute to IVF laboratory treatments and assist with diagnostic andrology procedures.
2. Participate actively in clinical management of patients.
3. Analyze and optimize laboratory processes.
4. Manage the centre's Quality Management System and elements of clinical services within embryology and andrology laboratories.
5. Assist in the induction and training of junior staff to ensure service standards.
6. Provide clinical liaison support through laboratory reports and guidance to clinicians on investigations.
7. Assist with laboratory and Trust policies and procedures to ensure quality and governance standards are met.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

About us

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is a long-standing, innovative hospital with over 250 years of heritage, committed to delivering outstanding care for patients and staff alike.

Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we provide regional and specialist services, including Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Genetics, Rehabilitation, and more. With approximately 470 beds and over 4000 staff, we support flexible working, NHS benefits, and on-site amenities.

Salisbury offers an attractive environment with easy access to London, Southampton, and Bournemouth. Explore Salisbury at www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk.