Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Care Leaver CovenantNHS Rainbow badgeCareLeaver Covenantadded for NUH

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

Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Pooley
Job title
Andrology Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies