Deputy Lab Manager

Deputy Lab Manager – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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We at TFP are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best‑in‑class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome – starting a family!

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives. Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success.

TFP has a national donor sperm bank, its own quality assurance scheme and own training scheme for junior embryologists. In addition, we are proud to say that we offer a clear career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression.

Thames Valley Fertility (TVF) is located on the outskirts of Maidenhead, adjacent to junction 8/9 of the M4. TVF performs approximately 550 fresh cycles and 450 frozen cycles per year, offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT, and has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA. Our state‑of‑the‑art laboratory was purpose‑built in 2017 and is equipped with the latest laboratory equipment and monitoring systems.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a Deputy Laboratory Manager to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated scientists. As well as contributing to the clinical workload, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in training junior embryologists, service development, research, quality management, donor recruitment and project work. The Deputy Laboratory Manager will support the Laboratory Manager in the delivery of the service and management of the laboratory team.

• Full range of clinical procedures, including ICSI, vitrification and PGT
• Communicate with patients about treatment options and results
• Quality Management – support audit, document control, non‑compliance, quality control/assurance
• Assisting in the management of imports/exports, donor recruitment and stored gametes/embryos
• Resource management – staffing, consumables and equipment
• Operational management – rota’s and workflow
• Monitor KPI’s and identify areas for improvement
• Training, induction and assisting in the performance management of new and junior staff
• Regulatory compliance
• Assisting in the delivery of group‑level projects

• Minimum of a degree in Life Sciences, preferably an MSc or PhD
• HCPC Registered (or immediately eligible)
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience, some preferably at a senior/management level
• Fully trained in all clinical laboratory procedures, preferably including biopsy
• Advanced knowledge of the UK Regulatory Framework
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn and resilient
• High level of attention to detail and focus
• Excellent communication skills

Competitive (depending on experience)

TFP Thames Valley Fertility – Maidenhead

37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday. Weekend rotation approximately 1:4 (renumerated with TOIL/overtime).

Working approximately 1:4 in coordination with weekends (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to the basic salary).

Dual contribution pension scheme.

27 days + bank holidays (pro rata).

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