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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Embryology (Reproductive Science)
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (with weekend on-call participation minimum 1:4)
Job ref
223-EBT-277-A
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Severn Fields Health Village
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Embryologist

NHS AfC: Band 7

Job overview

The post holder is required to carry out all aspects of Clinical Andrology and Embryology, diligently and to a high standard, in the assisted conception unit.

Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a clinical scientist specialising in Embryology is pre-requisite for the position. Post-graduate experience is required in order to provide more complex, sensitive and contentious information when required during the course of their role in the fertility service.

The post holder will possess post-graduate Masters level knowledge in the field of Reproductive biology.

The post holder is expected to possess a high level of proficiency and be capable of independent work within the Fertility laboratories under the supervision of the Consultant Embryologist.  The Andrologist/ Embryologist will act at all times in a responsible and professional manner towards patients, colleagues and others with whom they may have contact in the course of their work.

As part of his/ her workload the post-holder will see both NHS and fee paying Private patients.

Education and supervision of more junior staff are key requirements of the post.

The post is worked over 5 days a week (37.5 hours) with a requirement to take part in weekend work and on-call (1:4).

Main duties of the job

The post holder will independently perform practical tasks required for the successful running of an assisted conception laboratory, including but not restricted to:

  • To ensure the laboratory environment is kept in a tidy and sterile manner. Maintenance and cleaning of fertility laboratories to a high standard on a daily/weekly basis
  • Adoption of adequate hygiene and aseptic technique at all times
  • The post holder will perform annual audits on cryopreserved semen and embryos and report results directly to the Fertility Services Manager/Consultant Clinical Scientist.
  • Maintain and order all laboratory stock items, always ensuring an adequate supply is available for upcoming patients and diagnostic semen analyses.
  • Ordering and preparation of culture media and other solutions.
  • Daily aseptic preparation of embryo and sperm culture dishes/tubes for upcoming IVF/ICSI patients.
  • Daily monitoring of all laboratory equipment, ensuring all equipment is serviced where necessary.

Write and assist in the implementation of new protocols and systems within the fertility department

Working for our organisation

You will be joining a closely knit team of Clinical Scientists with a wealth of experience who operate a patient centred approach to care and are integrated within the wider clinical team in the department. The Shropshire and Mid-Wales Fertility Centre is a science led service and as a member of the team you will be expected to take part in multidisciplinary team meetings and take a leading role on specific projects. There will also be the opportunity to take part in research and development projects and attend national meetings and conferences.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • State registered clinical scientist (Embryology)
  • Health professions council state registration in clinical embryology
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant additional MSc/Doctorate
  • HFEA licensed ICSI practitioner
  • Post Graduate diploma in clinical andrology
  • ESHRE accredited clinical embryologist
  • DipRC path in embryology

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post graduate experience in UK practice
Desirable criteria
  • MSc

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jason Kasraie
Job title
Consultant Embryologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261199
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