Overview
We at TFP are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. Our mission is to use technology to provide patients with a best‑in‑class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family.
Location
Belfast Fertility was established in 2013 and is Northern Ireland’s longest standing private IVF clinic. It performs approximately 500 fresh cycles and 400 frozen cycles per year. The clinic offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. It is located in a business park on the outskirts of Belfast, adjacent to J1 of the M2, with ample free parking. A state‑of‑the‑art laboratory was purpose built in 2013 and is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support excellent outcome KPIs. Belfast Fertility was awarded Northern Ireland’s Fertility Clinic of the Year 2022 at the GHP Healthcare and Pharma awards and has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA.
Role
The post holder will have a minimum of 8 years’ clinical experience, including senior or management experience, and will be state/nationally registered or immediately eligible for registration. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, with weekend rotation and on‑call approximately 1:4.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform embryology and andrology procedures: semen analysis, ICSI, fertilisation checks, embryo culture, transfer, biopsy, and cryopreservation.
- Recruit, screen and manage gamete donors in line with regulations.
- Ensure accurate patient records, effective consent and communication of results.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, air quality and cryostore operations.
- Implement and maintain quality management systems, audits and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with national regulations, professional guidelines and TFP policies.
- Manage health & safety, risk assessments and laboratory documentation.
- Oversee laboratory KPIs, service improvements and patient satisfaction initiatives.
- Manage equipment, stock, staffing levels, recruitment, training, rotas and budgets.
- Lead induction, training, competency assessments and performance management of staff.
- Support professional development and continuous learning of the laboratory team.
- Manage witnessing, traceability, gamete/embryo transport and regulatory notifications.
- Support research planning, implementation and reporting.
- Chair lab meetings, attend clinic management meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
- Represent TFP at group meetings, industry events and patient‑facing initiatives.
- Foster collaboration across functional areas and support clinic‑wide objectives.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, employee and company information in line with data protection legislation.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Degree in Life Science.
- State registered/nationally registered scientist (or immediately eligible to apply).
- Minimum of 8 years clinical experience, including senior/management experience.
- In‑depth knowledge of clinical embryology and related disciplines.
- Knowledge of prevailing national legislation.
- Experience with quality assurance and quality control in the laboratory.
- Experience working with a quality management system.
- Resource planning experience.
- Experience in training junior staff and performance management.
Desirable
- MSc or PhD in Life Science.
- RCPath Part 1 or 2.
- ESHRE Certificate.
- Leadership/management qualification.
- Quality management experience.
- PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing) experience.
Skills and Abilities
- Flexible and self‑motivated.
- Natural team leader.
- High resilience.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Dual‑contribution pension scheme.
- 27 days + bank holidays (pro‑rata) holiday entitlement.
- Weekend working with To‑I/L overtime rent.
- On‑call remuneration with a daily rate in addition to basic salary.
- Opportunities for career progression, training and staff travel.
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