Job summary
Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, PGT and fertility preservation services. Founded in 1991, Guy's ACU is one of the UK's largest assisted conception clinics offering both NHS and self-funded fertility care. Our state of the art laboratory utilises time-lapse incubator technology and the best equipment to allow us to deliver optimal care. We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated HCPC registered Embryologist to join our team. Guy's ACU Embryology requires high calibre, focused individuals to join the team and support our expanding OTC service. You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures as well as support the training of new laboratory team members. There will be the opportunity to complete further training to undertake embryo biopsy for the largest PGT programme in the UK. In addition to this we require scientists with clinical experience in ovarian tissue cryopreservation and HTA regulations to support Guy's OTC programme. You will also perform a range of administrative, diagnostic and support activities that are critical in delivering a high quality service and helping our patients achieve their dreams of a family. (This a fixed term 2 year post, with potential to extend, if service demands require).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the embryology and wider ACU team to undertake a range of activities that support Guy's ACU and enable us to provide assisted conception, diagnostic testing, PGT-m and PGT-sr, fertility preservation and support the OTC programme. We operate a seven day service to ensure the best results and options for our patients.
About us
ACU offers an attractive work environment for any motivated scientist. We recognise the value of our team and provide opportunities to complete further academic as well as practical training. This may include career development courses as well as embryo biopsy so that you can be part of the largest PGT programme in the UK. There is also the potential to We are an NHSE accredited training centre and there is the expectation that you will support delivery of the training and development of team members completing STP, HSST and other programmes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. Each year we deliver 2000IVF/ICSI cycles including 500 PGD cases and an additional 1700 FET cycles.
You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures including ICSI as well as support the training of new laboratory team members and Guy's OTC programme as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. Each year we deliver 2000IVF/ICSI cycles including 500 PGD cases and an additional 1700 FET cycles.
You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures including ICSI as well as support the training of new laboratory team members and Guy's OTC programme as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Life Science Degree
- HCPC registered
- Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
- Familiar with HFEA code of practice
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ACE certificate / STP
- Familiar with HTA regulations
Experience
Essential
- Proven Clinical Embryology experience
- Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - research
- Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - clinical
- Familiar with sample import / export
Desirable
- Worked in NHS setting
- Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment
- Experienced in training / mentoring STP
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform ICSI
- Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
- Undertaken reproductive tissue collection and cryopreservation
Desirable
- Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
- Familiar with sample import / export
- OTC / TTC - clinical experience ( IVM, autograft )
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential
- Life Science Degree
- HCPC registered
- Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
- Familiar with HFEA code of practice
Desirable
- Higher degree
- ACE certificate / STP
- Familiar with HTA regulations
Experience
Essential
- Proven Clinical Embryology experience
- Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - research
- Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - clinical
- Familiar with sample import / export
Desirable
- Worked in NHS setting
- Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment
- Experienced in training / mentoring STP
Skills
Essential
- Able to perform ICSI
- Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
- Undertaken reproductive tissue collection and cryopreservation
Desirable
- Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
- Familiar with sample import / export
- OTC / TTC - clinical experience ( IVM, autograft )
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
