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. Guy's ACU Embryology requires high calibre, focused individuals to join the team and support our expanding OTC service. 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 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 We are an NHSE accredited training centre and there is the expectation that you will support delivery of the training and development of team members completing STP, HSST and other programmes.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We operate a seven day service caring for patients who are undergoing funded treatment and attract both national and international self-referrals. Each year we deliver 2000IVF/ICSI cycles including 500 PGD cases and an additional 1700 FET cycles.

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

Essential

• Life Science Degree
• HCPC registered
• Familiar with QA / QC (EQA / IQA) relevant to assisted conception
• Familiar with HFEA code of practice

Desirable

• Higher degree
• ACE certificate / STP
• Familiar with HTA regulations

Experience

Essential

• Proven Clinical Embryology experience
• Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - research
• Previously worked in tissue cryopreservation - clinical
• Familiar with sample import / export

Desirable

• Worked in NHS setting
• Familiarity with NHS systems and large hospital environment
• Experienced in training / mentoring STP

Skills

Essential

• Able to perform ICSI
• Competent in all routine ART (andrology / embryology) procedures
• Undertaken reproductive tissue collection and cryopreservation

Desirable

• Able to perform clinical TE biopsy
• Familiar with sample import / export
• OTC / TTC - clinical experience ( IVM, autograft )

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Guy's Hospital

Great Maze Pond

London

SE1 9RT

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