Embryologist (12 month fixed term contract)

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Clinical Scientist in Embryology you will perform a range of routine embryological duties including ICSI and embryo biopsy.

You will work with the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating treatment cycles and providing our patients with the best possible treatment experience and as a team giving each patient the very best chance of success.

As a member of the Care Family, you will carry out your roles in a way that supports and delivers our shared values of Integrity, Innovation and Inclusivity. You are Knowledgeable, Caring and have a Can-do approach in all that you do.

Role accountabilities and duties:

Clinical duties

Ensure the highest standard of patient care at all times.

Ensure security and confidentiality in the embryology laboratory.

Perform all routine embryological duties.

These including:

• Semen analysis
• Sperm preparation
• Sperm cryopreservation and thawing
• Oocyte collection
• Fertilisation checking
• Embryo grading
• Embryo transfer
• Oocyte and embryo cryopreservation
• Oocyte and embryo thawing
• ICSI
• Embryo biopsy

Assist in maintaining the Diagnostic Semen Analysis service to UKAS standards

Maintain accurate records of all clinical activities performed.

Maintain accurate records of cryopreserved gametes and embryos.

Assist in the organisation of laboratory data collection.

Attend Patient Information evenings when required.

Attend, and participate in regular unit, clinical and laboratory meetings.

Take part in Cares auditing rota.

Comply with laboratory quality control procedures and policies.

Ensure adherence to Care SOPs and policies, COSHH and the HFEA Code of Practice.

Be involved in overseas work where applicable and to work at other Care units as required.

Participate in research and development projects within the laboratory.

Systems and digital processes

Input data, find information on the clinical patient database and follow the system pathways to ensure accurate record keeping and efficient and safe processes.

Embrace developments and new systems to maximise results and efficiency.

Suggest new ideas and improvements.

Use Microsoft Outlook to communicate effectively with colleagues.

Teamwork and collaboration

To work collaboratively and build trusted relationships with team colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Communicate in an engaging way to build relationships.

To actively participate in team meetings and clinic meetings, participate where possible in development projects, forums or research and development projects.

Be supportive of new ideas and their implementation. Openly sharing knowledge with colleagues and being a supportive member of the team.

Treat everyone fairly and equally and encourage and embrace diversity within the team.

Governance and safety

Together, with the multi-disciplinary team, ensure that all processes are followed in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Maintain accurate and timely records. Ensure role is performed in compliance with the HFEA Code of Practice.

Proactively use the Datix incident reporting system to record any incidents and near misses.

Act with integrity, being open and honest so that we learn from each other and achieve better outcomes.

Support quality management practices including participating in audit activities.

Follow Infection Control and Prevention policies and requirements. Comply with Health and Safety policies and reporting requirements.

Undertake mandatory training and actively participate in the learning pathways provided by the Company.

Confidentiality and data

Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice and Cares standard operating procedures.

To handle patient data responsibility by completing training on data protection and following Company requirements on data protection and information governance.

Adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data Protection Act 2018.

Maintain knowledge and develop professionally

Be up to date with clinical protocols, patient information and standard operating procedures by actively participating in professional update activities provided by the Company.

Actively participate in the Personal Development Review process and the competency assessment processes.

Challenge yourself to develop further. Take ownership of your learning and skill development and engage with the learning opportunities available.

Take ownership of your revalidation and engage with the relevant team members to achieve this within the timescale required.

Job revision

The key accountabilities, responsibilities and duties of the role are inclusive but not limited to the detail included in this job description.Role requirements continually evolve. It is the practice of this Care Fertility Group Limited to periodically examine an employee's job descriptions and to update it to ensure that that it represents the role that is being performed. The process of role review is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with the employee.

We will strive to reach agreement to implement reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to mandate changes to the job description commensurate with the employees level in the organisation following consultation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• state registered Clinical Embryologist

Experience

Desirable

• ICSI trained

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

CARE Fertility

Address

5 Hill View Road

Woking

GU22 7HW

Employer's website

https://www.carefertility.com/ (Opens in a new tab)