About this role
Job summary
NUH Life Fertility Service is a small but dedicated multidisciplinary team providing Fertility care to both men and women in the East Midlands region.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Scientist in Andrology to join our laboratory team, providing both diagnostic and therapeutic Andrology services to our patients and donors. We are exceptionally proud of our sperm donor bank which provides high quality donor sperm across the UK, and we run a regional male fertility preservation service covering the East Midlands.
The ideal candidate will already have a minimum of 3yrs experience (with at least 1yr working at a senior level) in an Andrology service. You will have strong skills in male fertility preservation and ideally also in sperm donation programmes. However if you do not have experience of sperm donation and are looking for an opportunity to gain skills and experience is this highly regulated and rewarding area of work, we will consider appointing candidates at a B6 level and provide comprehensive training in this area, so please do not be deterred from applying if you meet all other essential criteria.
Please note we do not offer IVF at NUH Life, and as such this position is not suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in Embryology.
Any informal enquiries about the post can be made to the Andrology Lead ([email protected])
Main duties of the job
You will have extensive experience in all aspects of male fertility and be competent in diagnostic semen analysis, sperm preparation for assisted reproduction, storage consenting and sperm cryopreservation for both patients and donors. Scientific and technical knowledge and skills combined with excellent communication skills are essential attributes for this post, alongside demonstrable capability and experience of team leadership.
You will act as deputy to the Andrology Lead in a number of areas of work. The post holder will undertake the day to day running of the laboratory service and assist in its ongoing development in line with best practice and regulation including: continuous evaluation; development of procedures, monitoring and publication of outcome data.
You will play a key role as the Quality Lead for the laboratory service, working under direction of the Service Lead and Quality Manager. You should demonstrate a good awareness of Quality Management processes and their role in the provision of a high quality laboratory service.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description Job responsibilities
Day to day management of all aspects of the Andrology Laboratory service
Consenting of patients and donors for the storage and use of gametes
Management of NUH Life Donor bank, including recruitment and processing of donors, matching of recipients, transfer of samples to other licensed UK centres
Deputise for the Andrology Service Lead when necessary
Please see attached Job Description for more details
Person Specification
Training & Qualification Essential
BSc in Life Science MSc in Reproductive Science/STP in Andrology HCPC registration
Desirable
ABA/ARCS Andrology specific training modules
Experience Essential
3yrs minimum experience in Andrology (inc 1yr in a senior position) Experience in sperm donor recruitment and running a donation programme Line management experience Experienced at taking HFEA legal consent for patients and donors
Desirable
Risk assessment and management Experience working within an NHS laboratory
Communication and Relationship skills Essential
Experience of breaking bad news Able to relay complex scientific information in lay terms Conflict resolution skills
Desirable
Experience of conducting staff appraisals
Analytical & Judgement Skills Essential
Demonstrable competency in semen analysis, sperm preparation and cryopreservation Ability to interpret complex results and their impact on treatment options
Desirable
Ability to accurately analyse data
Planning and Organisation Skills Essential
Be able to supervise a small team and schedule appropriate workload and skill mix Ability to multitask and prioritise conflicting demands on your time
Physical Skills Essential
Able to withstand prolonged periods of microscopy work Ability to move heavy nitrogen tanks Manual dexterity and technical skills associated with the above areas of the discipline, including handling of liquid nitrogen and operation of nitrogen refrigerators
Desirable
Skills in dissection and cryopreservation of testicular tissue/ mTESE samples
Other requirements Essential
Full driving license and access to own vehicle in order to under take on call duties
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (QMC Campus)
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)