Reproductive Science Associate Practitioner University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Reproductive Science Associate Practitioner University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Job Title:Reproductive Science Associate Practitioner

Band:4

Base:You may be required to work in other designated locations of the

Trust as well as your primary base. In particular, flexibility is

required across the three main hospital sites (Leicester Royal

Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Glenfield Hospital). If

your initial location is one of these sites excess travel

reimbursement would not apply for a permanent or temporary

change of base.

Reports to: Senior Embryologist

The Fertility Centre provides diagnostic and treatment services to patients across Leicester and Leicestershire. It is a Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFEA) licensed centre with ISO 9001:20015 quality management system certification.

The post holder is required to participate in the provision of embryology and andrology services, including operation & maintenance of laboratory equipment, data entry, dish preparation & diagnostic semen analysis. To accurately perform SOP driven duties and tasks in a busy laboratory; the post holder will work under the direction of the state registered laboratory staff, but will be assigned responsibility for specific duties so should be able to work using their own initiative.

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ().

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

• To participate in the provision of andrology and embryology services includingpreparation of laboratories for clinical work, diagnostic semen analysis, spermpreparation for treatment/cryopreservation, dish preparation and witnessing.
• Check appropriate consent forms are signed and all necessary blood test resultsare checked and present prior to patient treatment.
• Regular testing of equipment alarm system.
• To assist with equipment validation.
• To liaise with other team members to ensure accurate, timely, proper and efficientdelivery of the highest possible quality of service to patients.

This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026