Senior Clinical Scientist (Maternity Cover)
CARE Fertility
Northampton, NN1 5BTView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,000 to £53,000
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
Please submit applications through Care Fertility website only, applications submitted through NHS jobs will not be considered. See the application li...
- Perform advanced clinical embryology procedures in accordance with regulatory and quality requirements.
- Undertake and maintain competence in core embryology techniques, including ICSI.
- Participate in laboratory quality management, governance and continuous improvement activities.
- Contribute to service development, innovation and research initiatives where appropriate.
- Support the training, supervision and development of junior colleagues and trainees.
- Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.
- Participate in weekend, bank holiday and on-call rotas as required.
- Work collaboratively with clinical, nursing and laboratory colleagues to deliver outstanding patient-centred care.
As a Senior Clinical Scientist youll perform the full range of routine embryological duties including ICSI and embryo biopsy. You
will work with the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating treatment cycles and providing our patients with the best possible
treatment experience and as a team giving each patient the very best chance of success.
You will form part of the scientific leadership team and contribute to the safe and effective running of the laboratory service.
As part of the Care Fertility family, your role will embody the organisations core values of Compassion, Collaboration and
Expertise.
See JD attached for full duties.
At Care Fertility, you'll join a welcoming, forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
As the UK's largest private provider of fertility treatment, we combine scientific excellence with compassionate patient care. Our multidisciplinary teams work together to deliver industry-leading fertility services supported by pioneering technology and research.
We are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their full potential through our structured career framework and investment in learning and development.
- Internal training programmes
- Funded external courses
- Leadership and management development
- Career progression opportunities
You will also have exposure to innovative technologies and projects including:
- Caremaps-Ai embryo selection technology
- AI-supported oocyte viability assessment
- Genetic testing services
- Research and innovation initiatives
- Service development and quality improvement projects
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within a clinical embryology laboratory.
- Competence in core embryology procedures including ICSI.
- Experience working within quality management and governance frameworks.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to fertility services.
Desirable
- Experience of embryo biopsy.
- Experience supporting service development initiatives.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or training colleagues.
- Involvement in research, innovation or quality improvement projects.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Strong understanding of laboratory governance and quality systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and scientific practice.
Qualifications
Essential: - HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.; - Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific discipline.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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