Senior Clinical Embryologist

We are part of a leading international group of fertility specialists, including CREATE Fertility and IVI London, providing world‑class reproductive healthcare across the UK.

Our clinics are at the forefront of innovation, offering Natural and Mild IVF meaning gentler, safer approaches that use little to no fertility medication alongside a full range of advanced treatments, including IVF, IUI, ICSI and fertility preservation.

Together, we are committed to evidence‑based treatments, cutting‑edge technology and personalised, patient‑focused care helping to give every patient the best possible chance of success.

The Senior Embryologist participates in the provision of laboratory services for assisted reproduction treatments, diagnostic andrology, and cryobanking of gametes/embryos in accordance with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Act and relevant professional Codes of Conduct.

The Senior Clinical Embryologist maintains full and proper records, as well as participating in data analysis, audit and research to ensure a high quality of services is provided to patients.

The Senior Clinical Embryologist must be HPC registered and maintain registration throughout the term of the job.

The Senior Embryologist must practise using effective self‑management of workload, whilst working both within the embryology team and the wider unit team. In addition to embryological duties, it is expected that the Senior Embryologist will provide supervision of trainees (under the guidance of the Lead Embryologist), as well as taking responsibility for a defined area of work under the direction of the Lead Embryologist.

The Senior Embryologist must have:

• a detailed knowledge of the fundamental biology and scientific evidence that underpins clinical embryology practice;
• an understanding of the work of related disciplines;
• an understanding of all prevailing legislation, including the HF&E Act (and subsequent revisions), Health and Safety policies, COSHH guidelines for handling of gas and liquid nitrogen
• a detailed knowledge of, and ability to apply, quality assurance and monitoring of laboratory performance as per the Quality Manual;
• the ability to communicate highly sensitive and/or complex information effectively to colleagues, patients and other disciplines.

In addition, the post holder must adhere to the HFEA Code of Practice, WHO guidelines for semen analysis, and the Association of Clinical Embryologists’ Professional Code of Conduct.

• To develop new processes and procedures in collaboration with other centres/scientists where applicable.
• To train other embryologists in new techniques and processes.
• To act as trainer and speaker in meetings and training courses as appropriate.
• To conduct basic science research in the field of follicular maturation and embryology.
• To write scientific papers for peer reviewed publications.
• Present data at scientific meetings

• To perform the relevant IVF procedures and laboratory duties according to the laboratory’s standard operating procedures, and within the HF&E Act and other applicable regulation, in such a manner as to promote and safeguard the best interests of patients, and their gametes and embryos in their trust. IVF procedures include:
• oocyte retrieval and preparation for insemination
• diagnostic semen analysis
• sperm preparation for IUI, IVF and ICSI
• preparation of surgically retrieved sperm samples
• assessment of fertilisation and
• embryo culture and assessment to the blastocyst stage where relevant
• embryo transfer
• gamete and embryo cryopreservation
• Embryo biopsy and interpretation of PGT results
• To be available to respond to the lab alarms and be fully aware of the emergency procedures and protocols where necessary.
• to analyse complex data to evaluate sperm, egg and embryo quality in order to direct patient treatment, making decisions and taking responsibility for planning and undertaking IVF procedures
• to ensure that proper written consent is gained before any embryological procedures are carried out
• to consult directly with patients on a daily basis, giving results and…