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Locum Embryologist UK HCPC Registered 24th Aug for two weeks
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Senior Clinical Embryologist
Embryology | Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Full-Time Locum from 24th August 2026 for at least 2 weeks, ideally through to end of September or longer.
Potential for Permanent Role if interested, but not required.
About The Client
We are recruiting a locum on behalf of a well-established, privately owned fertility clinic based in the Midlands, UK.
Core Responsibilities
Embryology Procedures
- Perform all routine and advanced embryology procedures including oocyte collection and assessment, ICSI, fertilisation checks, embryo culture to blastocyst stage, and embryo selection.
- Carry out vitrification and warming of oocytes and embryos to the highest technical standard, adhering to established protocols.
- Perform frozen embryo transfer (FET) procedures.
- Prepare and assess gametes prior to treatment, ensuring quality and suitability at each stage of the laboratory process.
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Regulatory Compliance & Quality Management
- Ensure full compliance with HFEA licensing requirements, the HFEA Code of Practice, and all relevant legislation governing assisted conception.
- Uphold the highest standards of consent, witnessing, traceability, and chain of custody for all gametes and embryos.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- You MUST BE currently based in the UK and registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist.
- Degree in Biological Sciences, Reproductive Science, or a closely related field; Masters or PhD highly desirable.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in a clinical embryology setting, with demonstrable competency in a busy IVF laboratory.
- Demonstrated proficiency in ICSI, vitrification, and embryo culture to blastocyst stage as core competencies.
- Thorough understanding of HFEA regulatory requirements and experience applying the HFEA Code of Practice in day-to-day laboratory operations.
- Ability to hit the ground running in a locum capacity, with minimal onboarding time required.
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