Deputy Lab Manager

Job Description

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best‑in‑class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!

Nurture Fertility was established in 1991 and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Nurture Fertility performs approximately 700 fresh cycles and 500 frozen cycles per year. Offering a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Nottingham, adjacent to junction 25 of the M1, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building.

Our state‑of‑the‑art laboratory was purpose built in 2014 and is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Nurture Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Deputy Laboratory Manager to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated scientists. As well as contributing to the clinical workload, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in training junior embryologists, service development, research, quality management, donor recruitment and project work. The Deputy Laboratory Manager will support the Laboratory Manager in the delivery of the service and management of the laboratory team.

This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week – weekend rotation will be required at approximately 1:4.

• Full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI, vitrification and PGT
• Communicating with patients about treatment options and results
• Quality Management, including supporting with audit, document control, non‑compliance, quality control/assurance.
• Assisting in the management of imports/exports, donor recruitment and stored gametes/embryos
• Resource management, including staffing, consumables and equipment.
• Operational management including rota’s and workflow.
• Monitoring KPI’s and identifying areas for improvement.
• Training, induction and assisting in the performance management of new and junior staff
• Regulatory Compliance
• Assisting in the delivery of group level projects

• Minimum of a degree in Life Sciences, preferably a MSc or PhD
• HCPC Registered (or immediately eligible)
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, some preferably at a senior/management level
• Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy
• Advanced knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework
• Must be self‑motivated, eager to learn and resilient.
• High level of attention to detail and focused
• Excellent communication skills

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Location: TFP Nurture Fertility – Nottingham

Working Hours: 37.5 Monday to Friday
Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4 (remunerated with TOIL/overtime)
On‑Call:
Working approximately a 1:4 in coordination with your weekend (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to your basic salary)

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 days + bank holidays (pro rata)