Clinical Embryologist Leader

2 weeks ago

Carshalton, Greater London, United Kingdom Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Embryologist to lead our Embryology and Andrology laboratories. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, developing and implementing new treatments and protocols, and contributing to research projects and staff training.

Main Duties of the Job

About the Role:

We are looking for a senior HCPC-registered Clinical Embryologist with leadership and management skills to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in embryology, quality management, and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record of leading laboratory teams and developing new treatments and protocols.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert clinical and scientific leadership to the laboratory team.
  • Manage laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with HFEA standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement new treatments and protocols, working closely with clinical colleagues and other stakeholders.
  • Oversee staff training and development, ensuring that all team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
  • Manage the laboratory budget and contribute to strategic planning, working closely with the Trust's finance team.
  • Enhance patient care and lead research initiatives, working closely with clinical colleagues and other stakeholders.

About You:

  • HCPC-registered Clinical Embryologist with a strong background in embryology, quality management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Proven leadership and management experience, with a track record of leading laboratory teams and developing new treatments and protocols.
  • Strong expertise in embryology, quality management, and regulatory compliance, with a proven ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Be at the forefront of fertility treatment advancements, working with a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and involvement in research, working closely with clinical colleagues and other stakeholders.
  • Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary team with a shared vision for patient care, where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients.

Working for Our Organisation

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is a leading provider of healthcare services in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Further Training

Essential Criteria

  • Master's degree in a relevant subject.
  • ACE or STP certificate.
  • Minimum 5 years post-HCPC registration experience as a clinical scientist.
  • Evidence of CPD.
  • Diplomate of RCPath or able to apply.

Desirable Criteria

  • RCPath Fellow.

Experience

Essential Criteria

  • Experience of working as a Laboratory Manager in an IVF setting.
  • Experience as an STP Training Officer or Trainer.
  • Experience of working in a large and complex organisation in a similar role.
  • Ability to motivate and inspire other team members.
  • Confidence in achieving results in an inclusive and collaborative manner.
  • Ability to work effectively in a complex and changing environment.
  • Confident, independent, and effective decision maker.

Desirable Criteria

  • Knowledge of budget setting.
  • Evidence of project management experience.
  • Experience of working in the NHS and understanding of the key issues facing the health service.
  • Proven track record of line managing and/or supervising staff.

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

  • Knowledge and experience of reproductive medicine.
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Desirable Criteria

  • Active nationally in the field and making contributions to organising bodies (e.g., BFS, ARCS, ESHRE).

Skills

Essential Criteria

  • Broad range of embryology skills, including embryo biopsy for PGT.
  • Ability to troubleshoot laboratory problems in a logical and systematic manner.
  • Ability to set up appropriate quality control mechanisms in the laboratory.
  • Broad range of IT skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clinical colleagues, colleagues in fertility, and support staff.
  • Excellent knowledge of, and ability to use, spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present effectively to an audience, using a variety of methods, and to respond to queries.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing.
  • Ability to deal sensitively and efficiently with members of the public, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Ability to break bad news to patients with empathy where appropriate.
  • Ability to train and supervise junior members of the lab staff.
  • Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

Desirable Criteria

  • Evidence of having received professional training in communication skills and people management.

Other Requirements

Essential Criteria

  • Resilient and tenacious.
  • Strong sense of integrity.
  • High degree of self-awareness.
  • Confident and able to work autonomously.
  • Able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values.
  • Able to make a connection between their work and the benefit to patients and the public.
  • Works well with others, is positive and helpful, listens, involves, respects, and learns from the contribution of others.
  • Actively develops themselves and supports others to do the same.
  • Demonstrable commitment to partnership working with a range of external organisations.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of equality of opportunity and diversity and inclusion in the workplace policy.
  • Values diversity and difference, operates with integrity and openness.
  • Self-awareness in terms of emotional intelligence, biases, and personal triggers with cultural sensitivity and awareness.
  • An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.
  • Ability to travel between Trust sites.
  • Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the team, the service, and the Trust.

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