Job summary
- Main area
- Andrology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 164-8111942
- Employer
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queens Medical Centre
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Andrology Practitioner
Band 5
Job overview
Are you looking to start your career in a fascinating and rewarding area of reproductive healthcare?
NUH Life is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Andrology Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary NHS fertility team. This post is designed to develop specialist expertise in all aspects of diagnostic and therapeutic andrology and is best suited to candidates seeking a long-term career in Male Fertility.
This is far more than a routine diagnostic laboratory role. Alongside semen analysis, you will gain experience in sperm preparation techniques, male fertility preservation and sperm donor banking - helping patients at some of the most important moments in their lives.
Main duties of the job
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic about andrology and reproductive science and has demonstrable education and practical experience in this area.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage their workload effectively
- Confident, proactive and able to use their initiative
- Warm, professional and comfortable working directly with patients
- Committed to learning and developing specialist andrology skills
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training in specialist andrology and cryobanking techniques
- Experience across fertility preservation and donor banking services
- Direct involvement in patient care within a multidisciplinary fertility team
- Opportunities for professional development
- The chance to work in a supportive team delivering high-quality NHS care
If you are excited by the opportunity to develop specialist Andrology skills, work closely with patients and contribute to an inclusive and innovative NHS fertility service, we would love to hear from you.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and essential/desirable criteria.
Exact hours of work are to be negotiated but please note we operate primarily Mon-Friday. However some weekend/out of hours work will be required on a rotation basis. Candidates must live or be planning to relocate within 45mins of the Queen’s Medical Centre, have a full driving license and access to a vehicle in order to fulfil on call duties.
Any informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Andrology Service Lead ([email protected]) prior to applying. Please note we do expect a high number of applications and it may be necessary to close the vacancy before the advertised date. We advise you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
Person specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum 2:1 in BSc in a relevant Biological Science
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Reproductive Science
- ABA certificate (module 1) or equivalent ARCS training module
Experience
Essential criteria
- Practical experience in an Andrology or Reproductive Science laboratory
- Demonstrable commitment and interest in diagnosis and treatment of male infertility
Desirable criteria
- Experience of patient and donor sample cryopreservation
- Experience working in a HFEA licensed centre
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and spoken English in order to convey complex information to patients, relatives, staff and colleagues
- Able to demonstrate understanding and empathy for all patients requiring our services
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Patient/Client contact
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Competent in basic laboratory/technical skills (use of microscopes, pipettes and centrifuges)
- Practical experience of semen analysis and sperm preparation methods
- Understanding of current regulation including HFEA’s code of practice
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and understanding of quality management within a laboratory setting
Planning and Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise conflicting workloads and meet set deadlines
- Punctual
Physical Skills
Essential criteria
- Physical ability to move large/heavy nitrogen cylinders and withstand working at very low temperature for short periods of time with appropriate PPE.
- Manual dexterity and technical skills associated with the discipline, e.g. use of microscopes, centrifuges, pipettes, cryofreezers
Desirable criteria
- Experience of handling of liquid nitrogen, filling and operation of nitrogen refrigerators
Role related requirements
Essential criteria
- Willing to work unsocial hours as and when required
- Full driving licence and access to vehicle whilst on call
Applicant requirements
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
- Karen Pooley
- Job title
- Andrology Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
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