We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands.
We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family! At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life.
Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.
TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics to further their learning and support career progression.
The Locations:
Thames Valley Fertility (TVF) was established in 2017, and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has already grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, TVF performs approximately 550 fresh cycles and 450 frozen cycles per year.
Boston Place was established in 2013 and provides treatment to private patients in contemporary surroundings. Boston Place performs approximately 300 fresh cycles and 200 frozen cycles per year and offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, whilst specialising in PGT.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Embryologist to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated scientists. As well as providing a significant contribution to the clinical workload, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in training junior embryologists, internal quality control, donor recruitment, organising imports/exports and supporting in the management of stored gametes/embryos.
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4. As part of your role there will be a requirement to work between Thames Valley Fertility and Boston Place on a split rota each week, on a 3:2 ratio.
Key Responsibilities
* Full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI & vitrification
* Communicating with patients about treatment options and results
* Quality Management, assisting with audit & quality control/quality assurance
* Monitoring/maintaining consumables and equipment
* Assisting with the donor recruitment process, imports/exports and management of stored gametes/embryos
* Assisting in training and induction of new and junior staff
* Regulatory Compliance
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum of a degree in Life Sciences, an MSc or PhD is preferable
* HCPC Registered (or immediately eligible)
* Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
* Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy
* Good knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework
* Must be self-motivated, eager to learn and have excellent time management skills
* High level of attention to detail and focused
* Excellent communication skills
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary (depending on experience), dual contribution pension scheme, 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata), weekend working remunerated with TOIL/overtime.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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