Overview
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We at TFP are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help 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!
Science, research and innovation are core to our work and have underpinned fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned, and we regularly share knowledge across clinics to drive improved outcomes.
The Role
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Deputy Laboratory Manager to join our team of highly skilled scientists. The Deputy Laboratory Manager will support the Laboratory Manager in delivering the service and managing the laboratory team, with opportunities to train junior embryologists, contribute to service development, research, quality management, donor recruitment and project work.
This position is available as a 12 month fixed term contract
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week - weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4
Key Responsibilities
* Full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI, vitrification and PGT
* Communicating with patients about treatment options and results
* Quality Management, including supporting with audit, document control, non-compliance, quality control/assurance
* Assisting in the management of imports/exports, donor recruitment and stored gametes/embryos
* Resource management, including staffing, consumables and equipment
* Operational management including rota’s and workflow
* Monitoring KPI’s and identifying areas for improvement
* Training, induction and assisting in the performance management of new and junior staff
* Regulatory compliance
* Assisting in the delivery of group level projects
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
* Minimum of a degree in Life Sciences, preferably an MSc or PhD
* HCPC Registered (or immediately eligible)
* Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, some preferably at a senior/management level
* Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy
* Advanced knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework
* Must be self-motivated, eager to learn and resilient
* High level of attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills
Salary and Benefits
Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)
Location: TFP Thames Valley Fertility - Maidenhead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Weekend Working: approximately 1:4 (renumerated with TOIL/overtime)
On-Call: approximately 1:4 in coordination with your weekend (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to your basic salary)
Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme
Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays (pro rata)
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Contract
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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