Embryologist

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

12/31/2024

Job Description

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.

Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.

The Role

The post holder will have a minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience. They will be primarily involved in the delivery of the clinical service and they will be state/nationally registered, or eligible for state/national registration. The post holder will work alongside other members of the laboratory team in delivering the highest standards of patient care in line with national regulation and TFP policy. The post holder will assist with quality management, equipment maintenance and training of junior members of staff.

The Location:

Nurture Fertility was established in 1991 and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Nurture Fertility performs approximately 700 fresh cycles and 500 frozen cycles per year. Offering a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Nottingham, adjacent to junction 25 of the M1, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2014 and is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Nurture Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Skills

• Perform all standard embryology and andrology procedures including dish preparation, semen analysis, semen preparation, oocyte collection, insemination via ICSI, fertilisation checks, embryo culture, embryo transfer, embryo biopsy (if required by the laboratory manager) and cryopreservation of gametes/embryos.
• Recruit, select and screen gamete donors in line with national regulation and TFP policies
• Ensure all procedures are performed in line with TFP Laboratory SOP’s
• Communicate results to patients, explain treatment options and the implications
• Take effective consent from patients
• Accurately record details of patient cycles in the patient management system and the laboratory notes
• Perform witnessing and traceability in line with national regulation and TFP policy
• Prepare laboratory notes and check consents and blood results
• Assist in the maintenance of the cryostore and gas cylinder store
• Perform quality control and monitoring of equipment
• Laboratory cleaning and maintenance & cleaning of equipment
  
  

Quality Management

• Read and acknowledge laboratory documents, including SOP’s, policies and risk assessments
• Raise non-conformities that arise within the laboratory area on QPulse and notify the Laboratory Manager
• Perform quality control within the laboratory and participate in quality assurance
• View KPI data and monitor own performance
• Follow Health & Safety guidelines within the laboratory area and participate in Health & Safety training, be aware of local risk assessments and use personal protective equipment appropriately
  
  

Resource Management

• To monitor equipment and stock levels in the laboratory area
  
  

Induction, Training and Performance Management of Staff

• Assist in the delivery of training for junior members of staff under the guidance of the Laboratory Manager
• Participate in continuing professional development
  
  

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all procedures are performed in line with national regulation, professional guidelines and TFP Policy
• Assist in the delivery of TFP policies/projects within the laboratory area
• Ensure witnessing and traceability within the laboratory are carried out in line with national regulation and TFP policies
• Maintain the cryostore and ensure effective consent is in place in line with regulatory requirements
• Perform transport of gametes/embryos in and out of the clinic in line with national regulations and TFP policies
• Participate in research projects within the laboratory area in line with national regulations
  
  

Communication

• Attend laboratory and clinic meetings as directed by the Laboratory Manager
• Ensure that communication and cooperation with other functional areas as well as TFP is effective
• Actively participate in patient information and marketing events
• Represent TFP at group meetings, industry events and conferences as required
  
  

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information about patients, employees and other Company business in accordance with the National and European data protection legislation.

Job Requirements

Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Life Science
• State Registered/Nationally Registered Scientist (or immediately eligible to apply)
  
  

Experience And Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience
• A full knowledge of the biology and scientific evidence underpinning clinical embryology practice
• A full knowledge of the work of related disciplines
• A full knowledge of prevailing national legislation
• Experience of performing quality control and participating in quality assurance
• Flexible and self-motivated
• High level of resilience
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent time management /prioritisation skills
• Right to work in the country of application
• Satisfactory criminal record checks
  
  

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location: TFP Nurture Fertility - Nottingham

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

• Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4 (renumerated with TOIL/overtime)
• On-Call: Working approximately a 1:4 in coordination with your weekend (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to your basic salary)
  
  

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays