Embryologist

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

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.

Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.

**The Role**:
**The Location**:
Belfast Fertility was established in 2013 and is Northern Ireland’s longest standing private IVF clinic. Due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, Belfast Fertility has grown and now performs approximately 500 fresh cycles and 400 frozen cycles per year. We offer a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located in a business park setting on the outskirts of Belfast, adjacent to J1 of the M2, there is ample free parking for staff & patients at the front of the building. Our state-of-the-art laboratory was purpose built in 2013 and is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI’s. Belfast Fertility was awarded Northern Irelands Fertility Clinic of the Year 2022 at the prestigious GHP Healthcare and Pharma awards and has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI & vitrification
- Communicating with patients about treatment options and results
- Quality Management, assisting with audit & quality control/quality assurance
- Monitoring/maintaining consumables and equipment.
- Assisting with the donor recruitment process, imports/exports and management of stored gametes/embryos
- Assisting in training and induction of new and junior staff
- Regulatory Compliance

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Minimum of a degree in Life Sciences, an MSc or PhD is preferable
- HCPC Registered (or immediately eligible)
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
- Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy
- Good knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework
- Must be self-motivated, eager to learn and have excellent time management skills.
- High level of attention to detailed and focused
- Excellent communication skills

**Salary**: Competitive (Depending on experience)**

**Location**:TFP Belfast Fertility

**Hours of work**: 37.5 hours per week
- Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4 (renumerated 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