Job summary
Gateshead Fertility have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Embryologist to join our established team on a fixed-term basis.
We are proud to provide a range of fertility treatments to the patients of the North East and North Cumbria and have built our reputation around our compassionate expertise and care as well as our excellent patient outcomes. Our Embryology team participate substantially to service development and have a high degree of patient contact.
This NHS fertility unit provides care to a diverse range of patients and the multi-disciplinary team has a shared vision and purpose that drives it continued success.
Main duties of the job
The applicant should have:
BSc degree in appropriate biological science
HCPC Registration as a Clinical Scientist
ICSI micromanipulation skills
Minimum 2 years relevant practical experience
Evidence of personal /professional development
Ability to pursue and direct basic scientific investigations
Highly developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
We would consider applications from candidates with suitable embryology experience who are working towards HPCP registration, against an appropriate role.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) DUTIES SENIOR EMBRYOLOGIST
To perform the relevant laboratory duties according to the protocols and procedures. These include;
Diagnostic semen analysis
Sperm preparation for DI, IUI, IVF and ICSI
Oocyte retrieval and insemination
ICSI micromanipulation technique
Assessment of fertilisation and embryo development
Embryo culture
Embryo transfer
Gamete and embryo cryopreservation
Maintenance and audit of cryopreserved material
Out of hours on-call responsibility for cryo-dewars and critical equipment
b) RESPONSIBLITIES SENIOR EMBRYOLOGIST
Co-ordination of multi-disciplinary activities and scheduling of patient treatments. Acting independently to manage the laboratory workload within clinical and professional guidelines. Occasional educational role for trainee midwives, junior medical staff and medical students.
Performing clinical analyses for diagnostic purposes and presenting highly specialised advice, which contributes to the care and education of patients.
Communication of highly complex information to patients with potentially distressing outcomes. Explaining and obtaining comprehensive legal consent for gamete and embryo storage.
Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior staff, including pre-registration Embryologists, Embryology Laboratory Associates and Healthcare Science Assistants
Implementation of policies and regular revision of standard operating procedures within professional guidelines.
Recording of patient treatments and outcome details for the HFEA national database. Regular updating and maintenance of in-house databases and spreadsheets. Compilation of statistics for regular audit and patient information.
Regular equipment testing as part of a quality control programme. Frequent audit of laboratory and clinical key performance indicators, including investigating underperformance and suggesting and implementing corrective action.
Contribute to the evaluation and purchasing of laboratory equipment. Accountable for the repair and maintenance of physical assets.
Organizes the regular invoicing of private patients.
Participation in out-of-hours on-call response to laboratory alarms
Job description
Job responsibilities
a) DUTIES SENIOR EMBRYOLOGIST
To perform the relevant laboratory duties according to the protocols and procedures. These include;
Diagnostic semen analysis
Sperm preparation for DI, IUI, IVF and ICSI
Oocyte retrieval and insemination
ICSI micromanipulation technique
Assessment of fertilisation and embryo development
Embryo culture
Embryo transfer
Gamete and embryo cryopreservation
Maintenance and audit of cryopreserved material
Out of hours on-call responsibility for cryo-dewars and critical equipment
b) RESPONSIBLITIES SENIOR EMBRYOLOGIST
Co-ordination of multi-disciplinary activities and scheduling of patient treatments. Acting independently to manage the laboratory workload within clinical and professional guidelines. Occasional educational role for trainee midwives, junior medical staff and medical students.
Performing clinical analyses for diagnostic purposes and presenting highly specialised advice, which contributes to the care and education of patients.
Communication of highly complex information to patients with potentially distressing outcomes. Explaining and obtaining comprehensive legal consent for gamete and embryo storage.
Contribute to the training and mentoring of junior staff, including pre-registration Embryologists, Embryology Laboratory Associates and Healthcare Science Assistants
Implementation of policies and regular revision of standard operating procedures within professional guidelines.
Recording of patient treatments and outcome details for the HFEA national database. Regular updating and maintenance of in-house databases and spreadsheets. Compilation of statistics for regular audit and patient information.
Regular equipment testing as part of a quality control programme. Frequent audit of laboratory and clinical key performance indicators, including investigating underperformance and suggesting and implementing corrective action.
Contribute to the evaluation and purchasing of laboratory equipment. Accountable for the repair and maintenance of physical assets.
Organizes the regular invoicing of private patients.
Participation in out-of-hours on-call response to laboratory alarms
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPCP registration
- STP graduate
- Experience as Embryologist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- HPCP registration
- STP graduate
- Experience as Embryologist
Desirable
Experience
Essential
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).
