Job summary
- Main area
- Andrology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 309-UCLH-8370519
- Employer
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- UCLH, Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £47,951 - £56,863 per annum inclusive of HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Laboratory Andrologist
NHS AfC: Band 6
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Job overview
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Laboratory Andrologist to join our specialist team at the Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH for a 12-month period of Maternity Leave cover.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues, working with a significant degree of autonomy and responsibility. Your expertise in diagnostic andrology, cryopreservation of sperm samples, and processing TESE samples will be essential to providing top-notch care. Additionally, you will maintain meticulous laboratory records and ensure compliance with safety regulations, including the management of our liquid nitrogen storage facility.
As part of our team, you will also have the opportunity to mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth and knowledge sharing. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes, helping individuals navigate their reproductive health challenges with confidence.
At the Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH, we are dedicated to advancing reproductive health through innovative solutions and exceptional patient care. Joining us means becoming part of a leading institution committed to excellence and the well-being of our patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Laboratory Andrologist at Reproductive Medicine Unit Lab at UCLH, you will play a pivotal role in diagnosing and treating male reproductive health issues, contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care. Your main duties will encompass a wide range of clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities that are crucial for the effective operation of our andrology laboratory.
Clinical Responsibilities
You will demonstrate specialist expertise in assessing semen samples to diagnose fertility problems. This includes preparing samples for fertility treatments and long-term storage, ensuring adherence to departmental procedures at all times. Your role will involve attending sperm surgical retrieval procedures in theatres across UCLH sites where you will collect, analyse and process samples, and continue with laboratory cryopreservation processes. It is essential that you follow strict protocols for processing semen and sperm samples, thereby supporting the laboratory's comprehensive service.
Additionally, you will be responsible for the safe use and maintenance of laboratory equipment, including microscopes, centrifuges, and flow hoods.
Working for our organisation
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
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University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
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National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
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Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
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University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
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Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
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University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
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The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
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University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- a. BSc in Biological Sciences
- b. Attainment of, or working towards attainment of ABA/BAS/ARCS certificate in semen analysis (or equivalent formal training)
- c. Knowledge of reproductive physiology (esp. of male), and related technologies
- e. Detailed understanding of andrological techniques and applications
Experience
Essential criteria
- b. Previous NHS experience
- c. Experience of working with patient group
- d. Experience of trouble shooting everyday issues
- e. Mentoring/training experience
- f. Evidence of time managing yourself and others to achieve given objectives
- g. Evidence of continuing professional development
- h. Experience of theatre support for testicular sperm retrievals and laboratory processing of testicular tissue for cryopreservation
Desirable criteria
- a. Significant and demonstrable experience working in a fertility/IVF laboratory environment (as part of academic training or subsequent practical experience)
Skills and Abilities Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Empathetic Approach
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Works to prescribed procedures.
- Flexible approach
- Able to carry out administrative and clerical duties appropriate to the work area with accuracy
- Able to maintain resources efficiently and effectively
- Competent with software programmes including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Confident user of database systems
Desirable criteria
- Actively caring and considerate to fellow team members
Communication
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with patients and colleagues, verbally and in writing.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Elizabeth Williamson
- Job title
- Fertility Lab Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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