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Job summary

Main area
Andrology
Grade
Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8am-4pm)
Job ref
130-ACS033-0325
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wales Fertility Institute, University Hospital
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£26,928 - £29,551 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/04/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Reproductive Technologist

Band 4

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

The Reproductive Technologist participates in the provision of laboratory services for diagnostic andrology, under the guidance of Senior Andrologist, and according to all relevant professional Codes of Conduct. The Reproductive Technologist maintains full and proper records in compliance with prevailing legislation, as well as participating in data analysis and audit.

The post holder will be expected to routinely demonstrate clinical judgement on a range of presenting clinical facts or scenarios, requiring analysis and comparison/selection of management options.  Aside from formal training provision, clinical supervision and mentoring will be accessible during the normal schedule of the working day.

The post holder will also be required to use scientific/analytical skills within a role supporting audit and development activity within the service.

The post holder will work to locally and nationally agreed protocols and work closely with qualified staff and senior members of staff.

Main duties of the job

Diagnostic Semen analysis/ post vasectomy analysis.

Lab QC/ QA.

Preparation of reports.

Audit.

To participate in the efficient running of the laboratory.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Has a BSc in a suitable scientific subject
Desirable criteria
  • Has a BSc in Biomedical Science

Experience

Essential criteria
  • has worked in a laboratory
Desirable criteria
  • Has worked in an andrology laboratory
  • Has worked in an NHS laboratory

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • has working knowledge of diagnostic semen analysis

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Evans
Job title
Andrology Laboratory Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
02921843558
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