Senior Clinical Embryologist

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Clinical Embryologists to join our friendly team here at St. Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London. Where we treat both NHS and self-funded patients from our local community and further afield. The Embryology Team is comprised of ten HCPC registered clinical scientists, three who are working towards their registration, and one trainee. Barts Health Centre for Reproductive Medicine is an Health Education England (HEE) accredited training centre and currently have several trainees enrolled in the Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Reproductive Science. Main duties of the job We provide a seven day week service which involves working one weekend per month and we complete about 1,000 treatment cycles per year. Applicants must enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary team, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be a strong team player, able to work independently. Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Person Specification Qualifications & Knowledge Essential: Biological science degree(s) ACE Certificate in Clinical Embryology or STP in Reproductive Medicine Experience Essential: Practical experience in Clinical Embryology Knowledge and understanding of the current HFEA Code of Practice, and associated legislation/regulation Awareness and understanding of current issues in assisted conception; a good understanding of the practical implications of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (1990) as amended. Skills Essential: Ability to carry out all of the practical laboratory procedures in assisted conception including ICSI and vitrification. Organisational skills - able to deliver agreed objectives within an agreed timeframe Team working skills - able to work within a team to achieve results Problem solving skills - able to respond to unexpected issues and provide first line response and to identify appropriate sources of secondary support Computer literacy (Excel, ACUbase) Job Data by YubHub .