Clinical Embryologist

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Embryologist to join the IVF team at the Wolfson Fertility Centre (Imperial College Healthcare Trust) to work in our state of the art lab using the latest equipment and offering comprehensive assisted conception services.

The successful candidate will join one of the most prestigious units in the UK. The Wolfson Fertility Centre at Imperial College Healthcare Trust undertakes more than 800 IVF/ICSI cycles a year, as well PGT, embryo cryopreservation, gamete donation and surrogacy. The Unit has several active research programmes aligned with Imperial College London and is an accredited training centre for Scientists.

You should have at least 3 years' experience in clinical embryology. The successful candidate will be personable, have excellent communication skills, good verbal and written English language skills and be a strong team-player, enabling them to deal with patients directly and liaise with colleagues. Ideally the candidate should be state registered with the HCPC however, applications from final year STP students or those eligible for state registration will be considered.

The position will involve participation in the weekend/out of hours roster and would suit someone with excellent team playing skills and attention to detail.

This position is for 4 days a week fixed term (one year). Applications may close earlier once we receive a suitable number of applicants.

Main duties of the job

- Be personable, have excellent communication skills, attention to do detail, good verbal and written English language skills and be a strong team-player, enabling them to deal with patients directly and liaise with colleagues

- Ideally be state registered with the HCPC. However, applications from final year STP students or those eligible for state registration will be considered

- Participate in the weekend/out of hours roster

- Deliver a range of complex scientific work demanding skilled performance that may be with or without scientific or technical support

- Deliver with the Head of Embryology, Head of Reproductive Medicine and General Manager a routine service to nationally accepted standards

- Achieve competence in the interpretation of test results and the provision of clinical advice, under supervision. They are not supervised but may refer complex cases to a superior.

- Participate in audit, research and development in the agreed specialist area.

- Participate in local and national professional training and be expected to obtain Part 1 FRCPath (Associate) while in post.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.

Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.

As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.

We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

London

W12 0HS

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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