Job summary
2x permanent roles- 37.5 hours per week
1x fixed term 12 months role- 37.5 hours per week
Due to expansion of our services and retirement, applications
are invited for Clinical Embryologist positions within the Birmingham Womens
Fertility Centre at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fantastic opportunity of a person wishing to
join our Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate Healthcare Science Team.
The role is based in our Embryology cleanroom labs and
will encompass all the standard Embryology workload. We aim for the our service
to be recognised Internationally for its work and so expect dedication, interest
and excellence in this area. We are one of the largest PGD centres in the UK
and would expect the candidate to be, or train to, proficient trophectoderm
biopsy practitioner status.
Main duties of the job
The Fertility Centre has been providing exceptional
care to couples and individuals experiencing fertility problems for over 40
years and is regionally, nationally and internationally recognised for its
infertility care and research. We are an expert team employing a holistic
approach to treatment. We are the only
specialist fertility centre in the Midlands licensed to provide a full range of
services from diagnosis of infertility to specialist fertility surgery,
assisted conception treatment and nationally leading pre-implantation genetic
diagnosis.
The successful candidate will also be expected to
participate in audit, QM and research as part of maintaining their CPD. The
centre has strong translational research links with the University for more
information see: www.spermeggembryo.com
It is also essential that you can work flexible hours
to meet the needs of the service which has a seven day rota.
RECRUITING
MANAGER CONTACT DETAILS
Jackson
Kirkman-Brown HFEA Person Responsible & Science Lead J.Kirkman-Brown@nhs.net
Qamar
Walayat Senior Embryologist Qamar.Walayat@nhs.net
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the
first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive
forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and
mental health care for our women, children and families.
Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment
to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading
neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in
shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist
paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas. Birmingham
Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the
busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year
offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Forward
Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative
community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB
offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people
aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We
believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and
encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria
for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or
sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person
specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham
Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have
evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include
transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional
registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for
our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so
please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biological / Biomedical Science
- ACE Certificate/STP in Clinical Embryology/Equivalent training and experience
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- 3 years clinical embryology laboratory experience
- Sound understanding of, and ability in Clinical Embryology
- ICSI Practitioner
- Experience of computerised laboratory systems
- Willing and able to undertake additional training as required
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
- Knowledge of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Desirable
- Embryo Biopsy Practitioner
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of direct communication with patients.
- Experience of using an electronic patient record / Patient Administration / IT systems in Healthcare
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse working environment eg stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
- Ability to assess behaviors of service users and escalate to supervisory staff as needed.
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Wishes to work in our Fertility Team, understands the Trust Values and has no objections to treatments offered.
- Sensitive to the needs of fertility patients
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Good customer care skills.
- High level of integrity.
- Flexible and hard working
- Reliable and conscientious
- Skillful at prioritising and meeting tight deadlines
- Good IT skills and willing to undertake further training to a level of proficiency
Other Requirements
Essential
- Hours worked:- Seven day a week rota
- Able to perform full range of manual handling required for the post.
Desirable
- Rota may include early starts and late finishes, long days.
- Regular rotational cover for weekend work.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Biological / Biomedical Science
- ACE Certificate/STP in Clinical Embryology/Equivalent training and experience
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- 3 years clinical embryology laboratory experience
- Sound understanding of, and ability in Clinical Embryology
- ICSI Practitioner
- Experience of computerised laboratory systems
- Willing and able to undertake additional training as required
- Able to demonstrate sensitive and empathetic approach to patients in treatment
- Knowledge of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Desirable
- Embryo Biopsy Practitioner
- Experience of supervising junior staff
- Experience of direct communication with patients.
- Experience of using an electronic patient record / Patient Administration / IT systems in Healthcare
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse working environment eg stock levels and to resolve or escalate as appropriate.
- Ability to assess behaviors of service users and escalate to supervisory staff as needed.
Personal Skills/Abilities and Attributes
Essential
- Wishes to work in our Fertility Team, understands the Trust Values and has no objections to treatments offered.
- Sensitive to the needs of fertility patients
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Good customer care skills.
- High level of integrity.
- Flexible and hard working
- Reliable and conscientious
- Skillful at prioritising and meeting tight deadlines
- Good IT skills and willing to undertake further training to a level of proficiency
Other Requirements
Essential
- Hours worked:- Seven day a week rota
- Able to perform full range of manual handling required for the post.
Desirable
- Rota may include early starts and late finishes, long days.
- Regular rotational cover for weekend work.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Womens Hospital Nhs Trust
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
B15 2TG
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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