Job summary
Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation services. Founded in 1991, Guy's ACU is one of the UK's largest assisted conception clinics offering both NHS and self-funded fertility care. Our state of the art laboratory utilises time-lapse incubator technology and the best equipment to allow us to deliver optimal care. 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 1800 IVF/ICSI cycles including 500 PGD cases and an additional 1700 FET cycles. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated HCPC registered Embryologist to join our team. Guy's ACU Embryology requires high calibre, focused individuals to join the team and support the service it provides. You will undertake all routine andrology, embryology and fertility preservation procedures as well as support the training of new laboratory team members. There will be the opportunity to complete further training to undertake embryo biopsy for the largest PGD programme in the UK. You will also perform and range of administrative, diagnostic and support activities that are critical in delivering a high quality service and helping our patients achieve their dreams of a family. (Advert may close earlier if there is a high number applications).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the embryology 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.
About us
ACU 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. This may include career development courses as well as embryo biopsy so that you can be part of the largest PGD programme in the UK. We are an NHSE accredited training centre and there is the expectation that you will support delivery of the training and development of team members completing STP, HSST and other programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation services including reproductive tissue cryopreservation.
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.
You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures including ICSI as well as support the training of new laboratory team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and fertility preservation services including reproductive tissue cryopreservation.
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.
You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures including ICSI as well as support the training of new laboratory team members.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven Clinical Embryology experience
Desirable
- Worked in NHS setting
- Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment
- Experienced in training / mentoring STP
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Life Science Degree
- HCPC registered
- Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
- Familiar with HFEA code of practice
- MSc
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ACE certificate / STP
- HTA knowledge
- Experience working in GMP facility
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform ICSI
- Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
Desirable
- Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
- Familiar with sample import / export
- Cryopreservation / handling reproductive tissues
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven Clinical Embryology experience
Desirable
- Worked in NHS setting
- Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment
- Experienced in training / mentoring STP
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Life Science Degree
- HCPC registered
- Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
- Familiar with HFEA code of practice
- MSc
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ACE certificate / STP
- HTA knowledge
- Experience working in GMP facility
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform ICSI
- Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
Desirable
- Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
- Familiar with sample import / export
- Cryopreservation / handling reproductive tissues
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
