Clinical Embryologist - 15 Month Fixed Term Contract
The Priory Hospital
37.5 Hours & Fixed Term
Salary: Up to £50,400.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)
The Priory Hospital in Birmingham is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Embryologist to join their team of staff in the Fertility department.
This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.
Duties of this role include:
- You provide efficient and skilled embryology and andrology for all aspects of the infertility service, providing training to junior embryologists participating in the support of their work in accordance with the HFEA code of conduct.
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You perform efficient embryo transfers, IVF inseminations and Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections (ICSI).
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You keep accurate and precise records of all procedures undertaken, including sperm donor and semen storage.
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You strictly adhere to all laboratory standard operating policies and procedures, participating in the update and annual review of policies and procedures.
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You take responsibility for all cryopreserved material, their storage, expiry and billing methods.
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You conduct an annual audit of all cryopreserved material from sample through to patient notes in line with Circle Health Group’s Quality Assurance policy.
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You comply with all relevant mandatory training.
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Minimum two years’ experience in human clinical embryology and andrology.
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Knowledge of HFEA Code of Practice and documentation.
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Experience of customer care, including interacting with challenging customers and situations.
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HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist.
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Theoretical and practical knowledge in Embryology and Semenology.
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Minimum BSc in Biological Science.
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Intracytoplasmic sperm injection licence, with a proven track record
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of success.
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Patient and caring approach to customer care.
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Able to work under pressure.
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Strong interpersonal skills.
Salary & Benefits
Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
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25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
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Private Pension Scheme
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Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
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Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
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Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
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Non-contributory life insurance
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Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
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Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
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Employee recognition programmes
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Industry leading training and development opportunities
…and much more!
Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more.
We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.
To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy
