JOB TITLE: Clinical Embryologist (Maternity Cover)
REPORTS TO: Head of Laboratory
SUMMARY:
At Manchester Fertility, we're a warm, welcoming team of experienced fertility professionals. We share the same vision for exceptional patient care, it's what makes us one of the most trusted, award-winning fertility clinics in the UK.
We're looking for a dedicated state-registered embryologist for a full-time one-year fixed-term maternity cover contract, to help us deliver excellent care, with the opportunity to be involved in research projects and training of STP and other staff members.
We welcome applicants who will be completing STP this summer.
As an employer, we offer this same care to all our colleagues and can offer a diverse, interesting and supportive career. We are proud of our excellent working environment, where every team member is valued and respected. Since opening the clinic in 1986, Manchester Fertility has been dedicated to cultivating a culture of continuous learning and ongoing scientific advancement to benefit our colleagues, donors and patients.
We have a varied caseload, including elective oocyte vitrification, surgical sperm retrieval, PGT-A, PGT-M and PGT-SR. As a clinic, many of our cycles are carried out using donor gametes, from our in-house egg bank or Semovo, our sister sperm bank.
Our HFEA-licensed state-of-the-art clinic in South Manchester is easily accessible and close to all local transport links. Join us at Manchester Fertility and be a part of our mission to make dreams of parenthood a reality.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES:
Perform all aspects of embryology lab work including:
- Oocyte retrievals
- Sperm preparation for treatment
- Insemination and fertilisation checks
- ICSI (if qualified)
- Embryo grading, selection and transfer
- Oocyte and embryo cryopreservation and thawing/warming
- Embryoscope annotation
- Surgical sperm retrieval
- Deliver the highest standards of patient care to all Manchester Fertility and Satellite patients
- Participate in the daily clinical and administrative activities within the Embryology laboratory and office
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and submit HFEA outcome forms via PRISM
- Assist with audits within the unit as required
- Perform sperm donor bookings
- Maintenance and cleaning of the IVF laboratory
- Supervision of junior team members where appropriate
- Participate in the weekend (~1 in 4) and on-call rota as required
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of all technical aspects of Clinical Embryology
- Knowledge of the day to day running of an Embryology laboratory
- Knowledge of the legal requirements of providing an Assisted Conception Service (HFEA code of practice)
- Be aware of health and safety and COSHH legislation
SKILLS:
- Excellent organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Good communicator
- IT
- Understanding and empathy
BEHAVIOURS:
- Behave in a professional manner at all times
- Communicate effectively when dealing with patients, colleagues and other outside parties
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs of the business
- Act in the best interests of Manchester Fertility and patients at all times
- Maintain professional qualifications and CPD
- Demonstrate problem solving skills
JOB SPECIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Life Sciences degree (Essential)
- State Registered as Clinical Embryologist with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) (Essential or on track to complete via STP)
- Must have right to work in the UK
- ICSI practitioner (Desirable)
For informal enquires please contact: [email protected].
For applications, please send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Closing date: 30th April 2026
