Reproductive Science Practitioner | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,259 - £45,356 p.a. incl. pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E9 6SR |
| Company: | Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7791549/293-SWNS-0562 |
Summary
The Reproductive Science Practitioner will support the Fertility Unit in the delivery of high-quality embryology and andrology services, ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will undertake a range of scientific, technical, and administrative duties to maintain efficient laboratory operations and support licensed fertility treatments.
The role is integral to meeting the increasing demand for fertility services, particularly semen analysis, while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards set by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS), and World Health Organisation (WHO). The post holder will contribute to quality assurance, audit, and continuous service improvement, ensuring the laboratory operates in accordance with national regulations and Trust policies.
Under the guidance of Senior Embryologists and the Fertility Laboratory Director, the post holder will take responsibility for defined areas of practice, demonstrate effective workload management, and provide limited supervision to junior or newly appointed staff where appropriate.
• Assist in the provision of diagnostic and treatment-related laboratory services.
• Perform semen analysis and support sperm preparation in line with accredited standards.
• Contribute to embryology procedures under appropriate guidance.
• Maintain laboratory readiness through equipment preparation, stock control, and environmental monitoring.
• Ensure accurate documentation, witnessing, and traceability across all laboratory activities.
• Participate in audit, quality assurance, and continuous improvement work.
• Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues, handling sensitive information appropriately.
• Support service continuity through flexible working, including weekend rotas.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Mar 2026
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