Job Description

Embryologist

London: Lister Fertility @ The Lister Hospital

12 month fixed term contract: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday with rotational weekends

The post will also require you to participate in an on-call system which is set up for the cryo alarm.

Salary: Competitive

We are currently recruiting for an Embryologist to join the team at Lister Fertility Clinic @ The Lister Hospital on a 12 month fixed term contract.

As an Embryologist, you'll work with our talented teams to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred fertility treatments. The Embryologist will perform all aspects of the routine embryology service offered by the Fertility Unit; including oocyte/embryo handling, fertilisation checks, culture, embryo grading and cryopreservation. Routine laboratory maintenance and administration is also a requirement for this post.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.   

What you’ll bring:

• For this role you will hold a BSc in Life Science.

• Suitable candidates may also have completed the STP programme, alternatively you may hold a minimum of 2 years' experience as an Embryologist.

• Robust knowledge of and adherence to HFEA regulations, clinic SOPs and quality management systems.

• Clinical ICSI experience

• Biopsy trained (desirable, not essential)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As an Embryologist in IVF you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you

• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals

• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service

• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme

• Group Life Assurance from day one

• Critical illness cover

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland

• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.