Clinical Embryologist

CREATE Fertility and IVI UK are part of one of the worlds leading fertility groups, helping thousands of patients each year access innovative, evidence-based fertility treatment. Known for pioneering Natural and Mild IVF, we combine advanced reproductive technology with genuinely personalised care, offering patients a safer and gentler approach to treatment alongside a full range of fertility services including IVF, IUI, ICSI and fertility preservation. Across our clinics, our focus is simple: delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and an experience that supports patients through every step of their fertility journey. The Opportunity We are looking for a Clinical Embryologist to join our laboratory team at CREATE Fertility in Birmingham. This is an opportunity to join an experienced and supportive multidisciplinary team where scientific excellence, precision and patient care are at the heart of everything we do. You will support and manage laboratory aspects of the IVF process, working closely with colleagues across embryology, nursing, medical and operational teams to help deliver safe, effective and personalised treatment. The role will involve working across core embryology procedures, including ICSI, embryo culture, fertilisation assessment, embryo morphology grading, vitrification and warming, semen analysis and preparation, and embryo transfer. You will also work with low egg and embryo numbers, requiring a consistently meticulous and careful approach. Alongside your clinical laboratory responsibilities, you will contribute to quality control, regulatory compliance, audit activity, laboratory documentation and the continued development of laboratory standards and processes. What You Will Be Doing * Performing key embryology procedures, including ICSI, embryo culture and cryopreservation * Assessing fertilisation and grading embryo morphology * Undertaking oocyte and embryo vitrification and warming * Performing semen analysis, sperm preparation and sperm freezing * Supporting oocyte collection, embryo transfer and associated laboratory procedures * Handling low egg and embryo numbers with a high degree of precision * Undertaking biopsy procedures where appropriately trained and competent * Maintaining accurate laboratory records, documentation and databases * Following aseptic techniques, clean-room principles and laboratory protocols * Participating in internal audits and external quality control schemes * Supporting stock control, batch management and laboratory supplies * Working closely with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless patient care * Communicating sensitively and clearly with patients regarding laboratory procedures * Ensuring compliance with HFEA requirements, health and safety standards, COSHH and risk-reporting processes Qualifications * Master’s degree or PhD in Clinical Embryology, Reproductive Biology or a closely related discipline * Current HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or eligibility to obtain registration * Relevant professional training and competency in clinical embryology procedures Required Skills You will be an Embryologist who combines strong technical ability with exceptional attention to detail, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care. You should be confident working within a regulated IVF laboratory and have practical experience across core embryology techniques, including ICSI, embryo culture and cryopreservation. You will also need strong communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills, together with the ability to work calmly and collaboratively within a busy multidisciplinary environment. A minimum of three years’ experience within an IVF laboratory is preferred, together with experience of quality control systems, laboratory software and regulated clinical practice. Preferred Skills * Experience performing embryo biopsy procedures * Knowledge of Natural and Mild IVF approaches * Experience working within an HFEA‑regulated fertility laboratory * Experience supporting laboratory audits and quality‑management systems * Confidence communicating directly with fertility patients Please note that applicants must hold, or be eligible to obtain, HCPC registration. We are seeking an Embryologist who can commence employment following completion of their contractual notice period. This is an opportunity to join one of the world’s leading fertility groups at an exciting time of continued growth and development. You will work alongside highly experienced colleagues, have access to modern laboratory facilities and technology, and play an important role in helping patients achieve their goal of building a family. * 25 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off * Additional annual leave for each completed year of service, up to 30 days * Private healthcare with Vitality * Life assurance at four times annual salary * Company pension scheme * Perkbox employee benefits platform * Cycle to Work scheme * Season ticket loan * Discounted IVF treatment after two years’ continuous service J-18808-Ljbffr