Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's ACU provides assisted conception, diagnostic, PGT and fertility preservation services. Founded in 1991, Guy's ACU is one of the UK's largest assisted conception clinics offering both NHS and self-funded fertility care. Our state of the art laboratory utilises time-lapse incubator technology and the best equipment to allow us to deliver optimal care. We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated HCPC registered Embryologist to join our team. You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures as well as support the training of new laboratory team members. There will be the opportunity to complete further training to undertake embryo biopsy for the largest PGT programme in the UK. In addition to this we require scientists with clinical experience in ovarian tissue cryopreservation and HTA regulations to support Guy's OTC programme. You will also perform a range of administrative, diagnostic and support activities that are critical in delivering a high quality service and helping our patients achieve their dreams of a family. (This is a fixed term maternity cover, with potential to extend, if service demands require).
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work closely with the embryology, OTC and wider ACU teams to undertake a range of activities that support Guy's ACU and enable us to provide assisted conception, diagnostic testing, PGT-m and PGT-sr, fertility preservation and support the OTC programme. We operate a seven day service to ensure the best results and options for our patients.
About us
ACU offers an attractive work environment for any motivated scientist. We recognise the value of our team and provide opportunities to complete further academic as well as practical training. This may include career development courses as well as embryo biopsy so that you can be part of the largest PGT programme in the UK. There is also the potential to support delivery of the training and development of team members completing STP, HSST and other programmes.
Job responsibilities
You will undertake all routine andrology and embryology procedures including ICSI as well as support the training of new laboratory team members and Guy's OTC programme as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Qualifications
* Life Science Degree
* HCPC registered
* Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
* Familiar with HFEA code of practice
* ACE certificate / STP
* Familiar with HTA regulations
Experience
* Proven Clinical Embryology experience
* Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - research
* Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - clinical
* Familiar with sample import / export
* Worked in NHS setting
* Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment
* Experienced in training / mentoring STP
Skills
* Able to perform ICSI
* Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
* Undertaken reproductive tissue collection and cryopreservation
* Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
* Familiar with sample import / export
* OTC / TTC - clinical experience (IVM, autograft)
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.
Depending on experience p.a. inc. HCA (+RRP of approx. £4,300 [pro rata])
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