• Job Description

  Req#: C9218-24-1373?language=en&page=687&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An Andrology Practitioner post in the Andrology Department at the Centre for Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

  We have a vacancy for an Andrology Practitioner in the Centre for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) at UHCW

  We are looking for a scientist with knowledge and experience of working in an andrology laboratory however we can provide training if necessary. It is essential that you have some previous experience of working in a biological science lab and background knowledge of male reproduction and fertility

  It is a full time post working 8am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday

  Please be advised that there is a scheduled interview date of 26th of September 2024.

  Main duties of the job

  • Routine semen analysis
  • Morphology assessment
  • Post vasectomy semen assessment
  • Sperm cryopreservation and post thaw assessment
  • General laboratory tasks including: maintenance and cleaning, ordering of disposable items, stock taking and filing, monitoring of equipment, preparation of laboratory solutions, photocopying, note finding, answering the phone and making appointments, posting results and patient information.
  • Participation in internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures
  • Maintenance of liquid nitrogen storage tanks.

  Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

  About us

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

  We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

  Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

  We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

  By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

  The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

  Date posted

  02 September 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  218-HSS-B5-6584391

  Job locations

  UHCW

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • This post will be within the clinical Andrology service to carry out the laboratory and administrative tasks required to enable the Andrology service at the Centre for Reproductive medicine to provide semen assessment and sperm storage.
  • To act in accordance with Trust, Divisional and Departmental policies.
  • Accurate recording of all patient information and results adhering to strict patient confidentiality practices.
  • Effective communication with patients and other members of the team to ensure the smooth and successful running of the unit.
  • Adherence to good laboratory practices, with particular respect to the safety of the patients and staff, throughout all the procedures performed.
  • Utilisation of adequate hygiene and aseptic techniques as appropriate to each laboratory.

  For further details please see the attached job description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • This post will be within the clinical Andrology service to carry out the laboratory and administrative tasks required to enable the Andrology service at the Centre for Reproductive medicine to provide semen assessment and sperm storage.
  • To act in accordance with Trust, Divisional and Departmental policies.
  • Accurate recording of all patient information and results adhering to strict patient confidentiality practices.
  • Effective communication with patients and other members of the team to ensure the smooth and successful running of the unit.
  • Adherence to good laboratory practices, with particular respect to the safety of the patients and staff, throughout all the procedures performed.
  • Utilisation of adequate hygiene and aseptic techniques as appropriate to each laboratory.

  For further details please see the attached job description.

  Person Specification

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  Person Specification

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  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  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).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  UHCW

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

  Address

  UHCW

  Clifford Bridge Road

  Coventry

  CV2 2DX

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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