Clinical Embryologist Required

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Location: Chelsfield Park Hospital - Orpington - Kent

Functional Area: Clinical - Contract ~ Embryology

Proposed Hours Per Week: 37.5

Role Hours: Full Time

Job Description: 231CHEEmbryologist09.2016.doc

Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits

Closing date: 04/12/2016

Role Type: Permanent

We have an opportunity for a Clinical Embryologist to join their team of staff in the Assisted Conception Unit.

We are a small top, performing, Fertility Centre in the South East of England and as such we pride ourselves on treating our patients with the personal touch provided by a cohesive multi- disciplinary team.

We offer a comprehensive range of fertility treatments in a supportive and caring environment. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to gain experience using time-lapse imagery, oocyte and embryo vitrification and be part of the BMI Healthcare Fertility group.

Chelsfield Park Hospital is based in a beautiful location and is close to the motorway network.

This is a Full-time role for 37.5 hours a week –although part time or job share may be considered.

The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

BSc in Biological Sciences
ACE Certificate/Diploma or STP qualification
HCPC Registration (Desirable)
ICSI (desirable)
Good laboratory based skills
Good interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of the HFEA Code of Practice
Accurate record keeping

Duties of this role include:

To carry out all laboratory-based aspects of fertility investigation and treatment in order to provide a comprehensive service to clients
To participate in patient support and care in association with other members of the team
To perform laboratory-based procedures to agreed protocols
To perform media and equipment preparation for all investigations and treatment procedures
To prepare media for sperm preparation, oocyte retrieval, insemination, embryo culture, PESA, TESA, sperm freezing, embryo cryopreservation and thawing, and embryo transfer
To prepare sperm from either frozen donor samples or fresh ejaculates, for insemination for IUI, DI, IVF, or ICSI procedures

Please see attached role profile for further detailed information on the responsibilities and accountabilities of this vacancy.

Salary & Benefits:

BMI Healthcare offers a competitive salary and offers access to a wide range of employee benefits, including: