Clinical Embryologist/Laboratory Lead

Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/05/2024 23:59
Clinical Embryologist/Laboratory LeadBand 7Job overviewWe are a successful 5* HFEA-rated IVF clinic based in the Department of Reproductive Medicine (DRM) at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough. We serve the population of the North East and Cumbria but regularly treat patients from outside of our geographical area due to our excellent reputation. Carrying out up to 400 cycles of IVF treatment each year, our department is managed by a multi-disciplinary team including lead consultant, quality manager and lead nurse. To complete our team we are seeking to recruit an experienced Embryologist with proven technical, leadership and line management skills to fulfil the role of Laboratory Lead.This is an exciting opportunity for the right person and we would love to hear from you if you feel you have the relevant qualities, qualifications and experience.Main duties of the jobAssisted conception procedures, IVF, ICSI, IUI, audit, quality control, equipment monitoring and maintenance. Contribute to the Department of Reproductive Medicine MDT, attend and report at departmental meetings and represent the department externally.Qualified to postgraduate degree level, you will be responsible for managing a small team of senior embryologists, one clinical laboratory support assistant and one medical laboratory support assistant. You will ensure the provision of a comprehensive embryology service and be an integral part of the management team to ensure our continued success and future-proofing. This is a new role and as such you will have a high level autonomy to review and develop the service further with the support of an experienced embryology team. You will be expected to be well-informed about new developments in embryology, lead research and be forward thinking. You will possess proven leadership skills which will enable you to implement new initiatives and work strategically and operationally with the Centre senior management team. Your extensive interpersonal skills will enable you to foster positive professional relationships with departmental leads, the wider team and wider Trust. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of the HFEA Code of Practice, licensing regulation, the concepts of quality management and quality assurance.Working for our organisationSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to:Explore leadership within the NHSPromote Trust Values and BehavioursDevelop your Leadership effectiveness and skillsPractitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your roleAfter you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.Person specificationExperience1. Experience as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology).2. Fully trained and competent in all standard ARTICSI trained and currently practising.Sound understanding of operational management.Previous experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Provision of own ICSI log and results.Qualifications2. State registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical EmbryologistDisclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are
new
to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.Equality, Diversity and InclusionSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you.The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.IMPORTANT-Please ensure you read the 'Guidance Notes for Applicants' document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name
Charlotte Larson
Job title
Senior Embryologist
Email address
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Telephone number
01642 850850
Additional information
ext 55713
If you have problems applying, contact
Address
The Recruitment TeamThe Murray BuildingThe James Cook University HospitalTS4 3BW
Telephone
01642 850850, ext. 57396
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