Job summary

We 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 job

Assisted 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 us

South 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.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-FHS-8016864-A

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of two years as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology).
• Fully trained and competent in all standard ART embryology procedures
• ICSI trained and currently practising

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provision of own ICSI log and results.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

• State registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical Embryologist
• Degree in relevant scientific subject
• Qualified in a range of highly specialised ART techniques including ICSI, under-pinned with an in-depth theoretical knowledge.

Desirable

• Relevant higher degree

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Ability 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 Essential Minimum of two years as a fully qualified, state registered Clinical Scientist with HCPC (embryology). Fully trained and competent in all standard ART embryology procedures ICSI trained and currently practising Desirable Previous experience of working in the NHS and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Provision of own ICSI log and results. Qualifications & Training Essential State registration as a clinical scientist with the HCPC to practice as a Clinical Embryologist Degree in relevant scientific subject Qualified in a range of highly specialised ART techniques including ICSI, under-pinned with an in-depth theoretical knowledge. Desirable Relevant higher degree Knowledge & Skills Essential Ability 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 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.

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 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. 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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)