Senior Clinical Embryologist in Middlesbrough

Job summaryWe 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 Tees Valley, 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, laboratory lead and lead nurse. To complete our team we are seeking to recruit an experienced Clinical Embryologist with proven technical skills to fulfil this role.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.You will ensure the provision of a comprehensive embryology service and be an integral part of the laboratory team to ensure our continued success and future-proofing. 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.About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.DetailsDate posted20 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary 49,387 to 56,515 a year per annum ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number328-FHS-8016864-AJob locationsThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.Person Specification Experience EssentialMinimum of two years as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology).Fully trained and competent in all standard ART embryology proceduresICSI trained and currently practisingDesirablePrevious experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Provision of own ICSI log and results. Qualifications & Training EssentialState registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical EmbryologistDegree in relevant scientific subjectQualified in a range of highly specialised ART techniques including ICSI, under-pinned with an in-depth theoretical knowledge.DesirableRelevant higher degree Knowledge & Skills EssentialAbility to perform all laboratory procedures associated with the diagnostic and clinical services including semen analysis, sperm preparation (including donor, and surgically retrieved testicular and epididymal sperm), oocyte and embryo handling, gamete (ejaculated and surgically retrieved sperm) and embryo cryopreservation, clinical intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), time-lapse technologies and other micromanipulation techniques.To select embryos best suited for embryo transfer and cryopreservation.Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication skills.Empathy with patients and the ability to respond appropriately in delicate situations. Person Specification Experience EssentialMinimum of two years as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology).Fully trained and competent in all standard ART embryology proceduresICSI trained and currently practisingDesirablePrevious experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Provision of own ICSI log and results. Qualifications & Training EssentialState registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical EmbryologistDegree in relevant scientific subjectQualified in a range of highly specialised ART techniques including ICSI, under-pinned with an in-depth theoretical knowledge.DesirableRelevant higher degree Knowledge & Skills EssentialAbility to perform all laboratory procedures associated with the diagnostic and clinical services including semen analysis, sperm preparation (including donor, and surgically retrieved testicular and epididymal sperm), oocyte and embryo handling, gamete (ejaculated and surgically retrieved sperm) and embryo cryopreservation, clinical intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), time-lapse technologies and other micromanipulation techniques.To select embryos best suited for embryo transfer and cryopreservation.Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent communication skills.Empathy with patients and the ability to respond appropriately in delicate situations.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BWUnited KingdomEmployer's website