Laboratory Andrology Practitioner

Job summary

We are seeking a qualified Laboratory Andrologist to join the specialist team at the Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH. In this key role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues, working with autonomy and responsibility. Your expertise in diagnostic andrology, sperm cryopreservation, and processing TESE samples will ensure high-quality patient care. You will also manage laboratory records and maintain safety standards, including overseeing the liquid nitrogen storage facility.

As part of our team, you'll have the chance to mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, helping individuals overcome reproductive challenges with confidence.

Joining UCLH means becoming part of a leading institution dedicated to advancing reproductive health through innovation and exceptional patient care. You'll work with passionate professionals who share your commitment to improving lives. If you're driven to make a meaningful difference in andrology and thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. This role offers the opportunity to advance your career while shaping the future of male reproductive health.

Main duties of the job

As a Laboratory Andrologist at the Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH, you will play a vital role in diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues. Your responsibilities will span clinical, educational, and administrative duties, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our andrology laboratory.

Clinical Responsibilities: You will assess semen samples for fertility issues, prepare samples for treatments and long-term storage, and process sperm samples during surgical retrievals. Strict adherence to protocols and safe maintenance of laboratory equipment, including overseeing the liquid nitrogen storage facility, will be essential. You will also participate in the lab's out-of-hours rota for equipment monitoring.

Communication and Collaboration: You will liaise with a multidisciplinary team to provide fertility assessments and communicate complex information to patients clearly and compassionately.

Educational Responsibilities: You will contribute to the training of junior staff and students, while also participating in ongoing professional development to stay current in andrology advancements.

Service Improvement and Quality Assurance: You will monitor quality standards, assist with service-level reports, and help investigate patient complaints, ensuring continuous service improvements.

Management Responsibilities: Supervising junior staff, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines are key administrative duties.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals

• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building

• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine

• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre

• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases

• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.