• Job Description

  Req#: C9223-25-0401?language=en&page=1135&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  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

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  29 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  223-EBT-277

  Job locations

  Severn Fields Health Village

  Sundorne road

  Shrewsbury

  SY1 4RQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

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

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • State registered clinical scientist (Embryology)
  • Health professions council state registration in clinical embryology

  Desirable

  • Relevant additional MSc/Doctorate
  • HFEA licensed ICSI practitioner
  • Post Graduate diploma in clinical andrology
  • ESHRE accredited clinical embryologist
  • DipRC path in embryology

  Essential

  Essential

  • Extensive post graduate experience in UK practice

  Desirable

  • MSc

  Person Specification

  Essential

  Essential

  • State registered clinical scientist (Embryology)
  • Health professions council state registration in clinical embryology

  Desirable

  • Relevant additional MSc/Doctorate
  • HFEA licensed ICSI practitioner
  • Post Graduate diploma in clinical andrology
  • ESHRE accredited clinical embryologist
  • DipRC path in embryology

  Essential

  Essential

  • Extensive post graduate experience in UK practice

  Desirable

  • MSc

  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).

  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.

  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).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

  Address

  Severn Fields Health Village

  Sundorne road

  Shrewsbury

  SY1 4RQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

  Address

  Severn Fields Health Village

  Sundorne road

  Shrewsbury

  SY1 4RQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.sath.nhs.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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