Locum Embryologist UK HCPC Registered

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Description

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.

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.

What We Offer

Compliance