Embryologist - Bank

Embryologist - Bank

Location: Lister Fertility at The Portland Hospital, 215 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 5PN

Contract: Bank

We are currently recruiting for an Embryologist to join our bank at Lister Fertility Clinic @ The Portland Hospital.

As an Embryologist, you'll work with our talented teams to support the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred fertility treatments. The Embryologist will perform all aspects of the routine embryology service offered by the Fertility Unit; including oocyte/embryo handling, fertilisation checks, culture, embryo grading and cryopreservation. Routine laboratory maintenance and administration is also a requirement for this post.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.    

What you’ll bring:   

For this role you will hold a BSc in Life Science. Suitable candidates may also have completed the STP programme, alternatively you may hold a minimum of 2 years' experience as an Embryologist.

Robust knowledge of and adherence to HFEA regulations, clinic SOPs and quality management systems.

Clinical ICSI experience

Biopsy trained (desirable, not essential)

Why HCA UK?   

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.    

Culture and values   

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.   

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:   

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual  

• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion  

• Honesty, integrity and fairness: - We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness  

• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity  

Reasonable adjustments  

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.