Clinical Embryologist

Imperial College Healthcare NHS

Clinical Embryologist

£57802

Imperial College Healthcare NHS, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 12 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4fa9d9a18fd44d2a8d50a564b4549eef

Full Job Description

  • Deliver a range of complex scientific work demanding skilled performance that may be with or without scientific or technical support.

  • Deliver with the Head of Embryology, Head of Reproductive Medicine and General Manager a routine service to nationally accepted standards.

  • Achieve competence in the interpretation of test results and the provision of clinical advice, under supervision. They are not supervised but may refer complex cases to a superior.

  • Participate in audit, research and development in the agreed specialist area.

  • Participate in local and national professional training and be expected to obtain Part 1 FRCPath (Associate) while in post.


  • Working for our organisation
    At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
    Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
    Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
    We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

    An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Embryologist to join the IVF team at the Wolfson Fertility Centre (Imperial College Healthcare Trust) to work in our state of the art lab using the latest equipment and offering comprehensive assisted conception services.
    The successful candidate will join one of the most prestigious units in the UK. The Wolfson Fertility Centre at Imperial College Healthcare Trust undertakes more than 800 IVF/ICSI cycles a year, as well PGT, embryo cryopreservation, gamete donation and surrogacy. The Unit has several active research programmes aligned with Imperial College London and is an accredited training centre for Scientists.
    You should have at least 3 years' experience in clinical embryology. The successful candidate will be personable, have excellent communication skills, good verbal and written English language skills and be a strong team-player, enabling them to deal with patients directly and liaise with colleagues. Ideally the candidate should be state registered with the HCPC however, applications from final year STP students or those eligible for state registration will be considered.
    The position will involve participation in the weekend/out of hours roster and would suit someone with excellent team playing skills and attention to detail.

    With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.
    We are an NHS Trust of approximately 14,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.
    We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.
    With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.
    We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.