The Hewitt Fertility Centre is seeking to appoint a medical laboratory assistant to join our highly skilled and dedicated team of 35 scientists. We are dedicated to providing the very best in patient care and offer a full range of laboratory therapeutic and diagnostic treatments. The Hewitt Fertility Centre offers as standard the latest time-lapse technologies for all patients in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
The successful applicant will be a key member of the scientific team providing support to the scientists in both an administrative and clinical setting. They will assist in the preparation and set up of treatment cycles for couples undergoing IVF treatment, maintain cleanliness in our laboratories and monitor equipment and stock levels. They must be personable, have excellent communication skills, and be able to deal with patients directly and liaise effectively with colleagues. Being a ‘team-player’ and close attention to detail are the key required attributes for this role
Please refer to the job description for further information.
To assist and provide administrative support to the Clinical Embryologists in the provision of clinical embryology services provided by the Hewitt Fertility Centres.
To undertake the formal witnessing of procedures as required by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
To be responsible for ensuring that the scientific laboratories are maintained to the highest degree of cleanliness and tidiness.
To perform a daily audit of all equipment to ensure that they are functioning correctly and within critical parameters. To assist with the maintenance of laboratory equipment and cleaning of the embryology and andrology laboratories.
To assist with preparation and setting up for treatment cycles.
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
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Please refer to the attached Job description.
To perform stock and consumable checks within the scientific laboratories ensuring that the embryology laboratories are fully stocked.
To monitor and maintain the liquid nitrogen storage facilities.
To receive, and appropriately direct, testicular biopsies (procured off-site) from patients attending the Hewitt Fertility Centres.
To liaise directly and by telephone with the Clinical Embryologists, other members of the Hewitt Fertility Centre staff and other hospital staff ensuring that information is conveyed to colleagues accurately and in a timely manner.
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the highest possible standard of patient care.
To work flexibly and perform tasks as and when necessary including out of ‘normal working hours’ and to participate in a weekend rota.
To be proficient and use the computer database systems used by the Hewitt Fertility Centre. To carry out required administrative duties associated with the embryology laboratory.
To assist in the audit requirements of the Embryology Laboratory.
To follow procedures, standards and protocols to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes and to ensure that procedures are performed effectively and to the highest possible standard, paying meticulous attention to detail.
To perform all duties in accordance with the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act (1990) and the Code of Practice issued by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority.
To undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post.
This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Apr 2025