Senior Embryologist

Senior Embryologist – Fertility London, The Portland Hospital (Lister Fertility Clinic) Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with participation in weekend and on-call rota as required Permanent Competitive salary dependent on experience We’re looking for a Senior Embryologist to join our Fertility team at The Portland Hospital. Lister Fertility Clinic is one of the UK's leading private fertility providers, offering a comprehensive range of fertility treatments supported by world-class clinical expertise and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Based within The Portland Hospital campus and part of HCA Healthcare UK, our fertility service is renowned for delivering outstanding patient outcomes, personalised treatment plans, and access to the latest reproductive technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team at the forefront of assisted reproductive medicine. As a Senior Embryologist in the Embryology Laboratory, you’ll be part of a team that delivers exceptional laboratory services to support patients through their fertility journey. Working within a technologically advanced environment, you will contribute to all aspects of assisted conception treatment and laboratory practice, ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance. Alongside performing advanced embryology procedures, the role offers opportunities to mentor junior colleagues, contribute to service development, and work with innovative fertility technologies in a collaborative and supportive setting. 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 do: • Perform a range of advanced embryology procedures including IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, embryo transfer support and cryopreservation techniques • Ensure laboratory activities are conducted in accordance with HFEA regulations, quality management systems and professional standards • Monitor, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and contribute to quality assurance and audit activities • Support and supervise junior embryologists, providing training and guidance where required • Participate in service improvement initiatives, research activities and the ongoing development of laboratory practices What you’ll bring: • HCPC registered, biopsy-trained Clinical Scientist with extensive embryology experience • Significant experience working within a licensed IVF laboratory environment • Demonstrable competency in advanced embryology techniques including ICSI and cryopreservation • Comprehensive knowledge of HFEA regulations, quality management systems and laboratory governance • Excellent communication, organisational and teamworking skills with the ability to support and mentor colleagues 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. We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Senior Embryologist, Embryology Laboratory you’ll be eligible for: • 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with