Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY HEALTH BOARD
2 Fixed term posts are available. One for 12 months duration, the other 9 months due to maternity cover
The Reproductive Technologist (embryology) participates in the provision of services from the embryology laboratory, under the
guidance of Senior Embryologists and the embryology team and according to all relevant professional Codes of Conduct. The post
holder will:
• Participates in appropriate laboratory work after suitable training and attaining competence. Areas of practical work may include
culture system setup and cryobank maintenance with the possibility of more complex scientific tasks such semen analysis and
egg collection.
• Undertake administrative duties such as data input, audit, verification of electronic and paper-based patient consent and
participating in the on-going storage of cryopreserved samples will also make up a significant part of the role.
• Support the embryology team to maintain regulatory compliance with prevailing legislation.
• Be expected to demonstrate appropriate scientific judgement when presented with a range of clinical/scientific facts or
scenarios, requiring understanding and comparison/selection of appropriate laboratory methods.
• Use scientific/analytical skills within a role supporting audit and development activity within the service.
• Work to locally and nationally agreed protocols and work closely with qualified staff and senior members of staff.
Main duties of the job
• Maintain the laboratory in a fit state for practice in accordance with HFEA regulation.
• Undertake a range of laboratory-based tasks after suitable training and gaining competence. Utilising specialist knowledge of clinical
embryology in addition to routine healthcare science duties.
• Employ good practice when handling unscreened samples and employ aseptic technique when required.
• Ensure that proper written consent is gained before any procedures are carried out.
• Communicate routine information with staff and service users in a clear, empathetic manner during face to face, verbal and written
communication.
• responsible for the safe use of equipment by oneself and others.
• Assist with maintenance of stock for the embryology laboratory and ensure that stock levels are maintained and recorded
appropriately in the embryology laboratory.
• Accurately record own and other staff results manually and electronically.
• Data entry of treatment information.
• Audit patient records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Research and Development
• Participate in the audits of cryopreserved material, including gametes and embryos as part of HFEA requirements.
• Participate in all research projects involving the service including managing the limited supplies of gametes/embryos donated for
use in research projects.
• Ensure all donations into the research programmes have the appropriate consent.
• Participate regular audit programmes, clinical trial and equipment tests.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. At least BTEC level 4 in Healthcare science or equivalent.
2. An awareness of HF&E Act and the HFEA Code of Practice.
3. Knowledge and understanding of audit.
Desirable criteria
4. BSc in Life Sciences Specialist knowledge of Reproductive Science.
5. Publication of papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of working in a laboratory.
Desirable criteria
7. Experience of cell culture Maintenance and audit of storage systems.
8. Experience of working in a reproductive science laboratory.
Essential aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
9. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours.
10. Ability to review and critically appraise scientific literature an appreciation of assisted reproduction technologies.
11. Excellent communication skills, empathetic approach.
12. Good hand-eye coordination
13. Basic computing skills (literature searching, word processing, spreadsheet).
Desirable criteria
14. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
15. Cells culture skills, micromanipulation skills Microscope skills.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable