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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Deputy Laboratory Manager to support the day-to-day leadership, management and development of our embryology laboratory service at Care Fertility Northampton. Working closely with, and deputising for, the Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the laboratory consistently meets regulatory, quality and governance standards while delivering exceptional patient-centred care. This is a senior clinical and leadership role within a highly regulated fertility environment, ideal for an embryologist ready to take the next step in their career. As part of the Care Fertility family, you will embody our values of Compassion, Collaboration and Expertise, supporting both clinical excellence and team development.
Job Responsibility:
Undertake all routine embryology laboratory duties in line with SOPs, COSHH requirements and the HFEA Code of Practice
Maintain high standards of patient care, traceability, data integrity and laboratory safety
Oversee equipment maintenance, stock control and reagent management
Support effective cryostorage management in collaboration with the central cryomanagement team
Participate in weekend, on-call and flexible working patterns as required
Support and deputise for the Laboratory Manager, including providing laboratory oversight in their absence
Supervise, train and mentor scientific and support staff, acting as a role model for professional practice
Allocate workloads, maintain safe staffing levels and contribute to workforce planning
Chair team meetings and contribute to clinic and senior management discussions
Support performance management, appraisals, induction and staff development
Support ongoing compliance with HFEA, quality and regulatory requirements
Assist with internal and external inspections and audit activity
Contribute to incident reporting, investigation and continuous improvement activities
Support the response to laboratory-related concerns and complaints
Contribute to service improvement initiatives, research activity and innovation within the laboratory
Take ownership of a designated specialist area (e.g. audit, cryostorage, training, equipment or imports/exports)
Requirements:
BSc (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant life science subject
HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
Proven experience in a reproductive science leadership or senior embryology role
Competent in ICSI, oocyte vitrification and embryo biopsy
Experience training and supervising junior scientific staff
Strong understanding of quality management systems and laboratory governance
Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills
RCPath Part I/II or HSST (or working towards)
Leadership or management qualification
Experience working within an HFEA-licensed environment
STP Train the Trainer certification
Nice to have:
RCPath Part I/II or HSST (or working towards)
Leadership or management qualification
Experience working within an HFEA-licensed environment
STP Train the Trainer certification
What we offer:
33 days' annual leave (including public holidays)
Pension scheme
Life assurance
A range of other benefits, including retail discounts and access to our wellbeing hub