Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated life science graduates with a particular interest in reproductive science and fertility services. Guy's ACU Embryology requires high calibre, focused individuals to join the team and support the clinical service it provides. You will undertake a range of administrative, support and hands on laboratory activities that are critical in delivering a high quality service and helping our patients achieve their dreams of a family.
The successful candidate will work closely with the embryologists and wider ACU team to undertake a range of activities that support Guy's ACU and enable us to provide assisted conception, diagnostic, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation services. We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self referrals.
Closing date: 22nd May at midnight.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will liaise closely with senior Embryology staff to perform appropriate procedures, provide administrative and technical support to the embryology and andrology laboratories within the Assisted Conception Unit (ACU) to enable the smooth and efficient provision of the clinical and research services. There is an expectation to participate in the research activities in the ACU including data collection (via clinical activity), data input and maintenance of research databases. The postholder must prioritise the clinical and diagnostic workload effectively and be capable of working with and under the supervision of the clinical embryologists.
About us
Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation services.We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. Each year we deliver over 2000IVF/ICSI cycles including 500 PGD cases and an additional 1700 FET cycles.
Our Assisted Conception Unit offers an attractive work environment for any motivated scientist. We recognise the value of our team and provide opportunities to complete further academic as well as practical training. In addition to enabling the team to deliver a high quality service this role would provide an invaluable addition to your portfolio of experience should you have long term goals to further your career in more senior role or by applying for STP Embryology or Andrology in the future. Guy's ACU also supports internal development and promotion by funding conference attendance as well as ARCS training modules and competency portfolio completion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of Duties and Responsibilities.
Support senior staff by taking part in validation and the revalidation of critical equipment and processes that are integral to provision of a high quality service. This would include liaising with third party support engineers to undertake PPM visits under direction of senior staff. Undertake risk assessments as directed by senior scientific staff and generate reports for review by the Consultant Embryologist. Participate in data and clinical measurement collection and collation to enable Key performance indicator generation and performance monitoring. Report any areas of concern to a senior scientist to trigger investigation as appropriate. Participate in the audit of procedures and processes as an integral part of quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement. Adhere to ACU document control policy and undertake document and SOP review as directed by senior staff. Understand the importance of maintaining and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Understand the appropriate circumstances and undertake internal incident report when necessary. Understand the requirement and criteria dictating when external incident reporting to regulatory bodies (HFEA / CQC / MHRA) is appropriate and assist the Consultant Embryologist, QM and HFEA Person Responsible in doing so when requested.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of Duties and Responsibilities.
Support senior staff by taking part in validation and the revalidation of critical equipment and processes that are integral to provision of a high quality service. This would include liaising with third party support engineers to undertake PPM visits under direction of senior staff. Undertake risk assessments as directed by senior scientific staff and generate reports for review by the Consultant Embryologist. Participate in data and clinical measurement collection and collation to enable Key performance indicator generation and performance monitoring. Report any areas of concern to a senior scientist to trigger investigation as appropriate. Participate in the audit of procedures and processes as an integral part of quality control, quality assurance and quality improvement. Adhere to ACU document control policy and undertake document and SOP review as directed by senior staff. Understand the importance of maintaining and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Understand the appropriate circumstances and undertake internal incident report when necessary. Understand the requirement and criteria dictating when external incident reporting to regulatory bodies (HFEA / CQC / MHRA) is appropriate and assist the Consultant Embryologist, QM and HFEA Person Responsible in doing so when requested.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Other biological qualification / professional membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience and proven competence of routine laboratory work across a range of techniques
- Experience using basic laboratory equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a research environment
- Experience working in a fertility clinic or donor bank
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Familiarity of procedures undertaken in a typical fertility laboratory
- Aseptic technique
Desirable
- Experience of working in andrology/ seminology / assisted conception
- Experience working in NHS
- Knowledge of HFEA and Code of Practice
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Other biological qualification / professional membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience and proven competence of routine laboratory work across a range of techniques
- Experience using basic laboratory equipment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a research environment
- Experience working in a fertility clinic or donor bank
Skills/Knowledge/ Ability
Essential
- Familiarity of procedures undertaken in a typical fertility laboratory
- Aseptic technique
Desirable
- Experience of working in andrology/ seminology / assisted conception
- Experience working in NHS
- Knowledge of HFEA and Code of Practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
