Laboratory Andrologist

As a Laboratory Andrologist at Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care. Your main duties will encompass a wide range of clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities that are crucial for the effective operation of our andrology laboratory.

Clinical ResponsibilitiesYou will demonstrate specialist expertise in assessing semen samples to diagnose fertility problems. This includes preparing samples for fertility treatments and long-term storage, ensuring adherence to departmental procedures at all times. Your role will involve attending sperm surgical retrieval procedures in theatres across UCLH sites where you will collect, analyse and process samples, and continue with laboratory cryopreservation processes. It is essential that you follow strict protocols for processing semen and sperm samples, thereby supporting the laboratory's comprehensive service.

Additionally, you will be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, and flow hoods.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Experience

Desirable: - a.Significant and demonstrable experience working in a fertility/IVF laboratory environment (as part of academic training or subsequent practical experience)

Skills and Abilities Behaviours

Desirable: - Actively caring and considerate to fellow team members

Communication

Essential: - Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing.