Job summary
- Main area
- Embryology Fertility
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent: Full time
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 289-SC-326
- Employer
- Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chlelsea and Westminster
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £58,133 - £65,261 Pro rata per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Embryologist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Senior Embryologist – Chelsea & Westminster Fertility Centre
Location: Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
Contract: Full-time
Department: Fertility Centre
Chelsea & Westminster’s renowned Fertility Centre offers a comprehensive range of fertility treatments and is proud to consistently achieve some of the highest success rates in the UK. We are now seeking an enthusiastic, highly skilled Senior Embryologist to join our expanding team.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated professional who demonstrates:
- Significant embryology experience, including competency in embryo biopsy and PGT‑A workflows
- A strong commitment to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively within a close‑knit, supportive team
- A proactive approach to problem‑solving, service improvement, and maintaining high laboratory standards
Why Join Us?
- Work within a high-performing, supportive, and innovative fertility centre
- Contribute to outstanding success rates and a service committed to continuous improvement
- Opportunities for professional growth, development, and leadership
- A friendly and collaborative team environment across two leading hospital sites
Find Out More
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:
Dr Paula Almeida at paula.almeida@nhs,net
Main duties of the job
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced embryologist with proven competence in embryo biopsy and Pre‑implantation Genetic Testing for aneuploidy (PGT‑A). You will play a key role in supporting our busy IVF laboratory across both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex sites, contributing to excellent clinical outcomes and the ongoing development of the service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing a full range of embryology procedures, including embryo biopsy for PGT‑A
- Contributing to case planning and clinical decision‑making with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Supporting and mentoring junior embryologists and laboratory technicians
- Maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice, documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Actively contributing to the continuous development of the Quality Management System
- Ensuring safe and effective day‑to‑day running of the IVF laboratory
- Supporting andrology services as required
Working for our organisation
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced embryologist with proven competence in embryo biopsy and Pre‑implantation Genetic Testing for aneuploidy (PGT‑A). You will play a key role in supporting our busy IVF laboratory across both Chelsea and Westminster and West Middlesex sites, contributing to excellent clinical outcomes and the ongoing development of the service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Performing a full range of embryology procedures, including embryo biopsy for PGT‑A
- Contributing to case planning and clinical decision‑making with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Supporting and mentoring junior embryologists and laboratory technicians
- Maintaining the highest standards of laboratory practice, documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Actively contributing to the continuous development of the Quality Management System
- Ensuring safe and effective day‑to‑day running of the IVF laboratory
- Supporting andrology services as required
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Perform ICSI and embryo biopsy techniques
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with HFEA Code of Practice
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paula Almeida
- Job title
- Consultant Embryologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02033158927
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