The Fertility Partnership

At TFP, we transform lives by guiding families through their fertility journeys with compassion, expertise, and innovation. As Regional Laboratory Manager, you will be at the heart of this mission; leading with care, inspiring your teams, and driving progress across our laboratories. Your leadership will ensure every patient receives an outstanding experience and will help shape the future of fertility care in our region. The Role: Lead two laboratories, ensuring the delivery of highest standards of patient care, manage personnel, resources, regulatory compliance, and quality. Approximate split: 80% management, 20% clinical. Member of clinic management teams, contributing to strategy and group-wide projects. You bring at least 10 years' of clinical experience, including time in management roles. HCPC registration is required and must have extensive knowledge of the HFE Act and Code of Practice. Your leadership will directly shape the fertility journeys of our patients and drive innovation across the region. This position is based on-site at both TFP Thames Valley Fertility - Maidenhead and TFP Boston Place - Marylebone. The position is full time working 37.5 hours per week, one day of which can be from home. Key Responsibilities: Lead two laboratories, setting the highest standards for clinical practice. Empower your laboratory teams to deliver exceptional patient care Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of growth, learning and continuous development Communicate results and treatment options to patients with empathy and clarity Champion quality, safety, and regulatory excellence Drive innovation and continuous improvement Represent your region in strategic discussions, KPI meetings and group-wide projects Roles and Responsibilities: Clinical Skills Perform all standard embryology and andrology procedures including semen preparation, oocyte collection, insemination via ICSI, fertilisation checks, embryo culture, embryo transfer, embryo biopsy (if required) and cryopreservation of gametes/embryos. Recruit, select and screen gamete donors in line with national regulation and TFP policies Ensure all procedures are performed in line with TFP Laboratory SOP's Communicate results to patients, explain treatment options and the implications Take effective consent from patients Accurately record details of patient cycles in the patient management system and the laboratory notes Perform witnessing and traceability in line with national regulation and TFP policy Quality Management Ensure adherence to TFP SOPs through audit, direct observation of practice and data analysis Document control laboratory documents, including reviewing content, updating in line with national and TFP policies and distributing documents to laboratory staff Actively manage the laboratory audit programme at both sites, review outcomes and identify areas for improvement/preventative action Actively manage non-conformities within the laboratory area at both sites, ensuring timely resolution, identify and implement corrective & preventative actions, perform root cause analysis and implement shared learning action points Lead along with the Quality Manger/General Manager in responding to patient complaints relating to the laboratory area, ensuring that learnings are disseminated to the team. Review and analyse KPI data for the laboratory and identify areas for improvement, including creating action plans to deliver the identified areas for improvement. Performance manage and support staff who are outside KPI limits, including providing the training required Manage Health & Safety within the laboratory area ensuring a safe working environment, including the provision of training, protective equipment and ensuring risk assessments are performed and regularly reviewed Regularly review the service and look for opportunities for service improvement, service expansion and improving staff and patient satisfaction Resource Management Ensure all equipment within both laboratories is validated, serviced and repaired in line with TFP policy and regulatory requirements Manage the levels of equipment within the laboratory ensuring there is sufficient equipment to support the needs of the service and plan for capital expenditure within both laboratories Manage consumable usage within both laboratories to ensure it is aligned with TFP policy and provides cost effectiveness Ensure adequate staffing levels and skill mix within the laboratories and arrange x-site cover Manage rotas, annual leave, maternity leave and sickness within the laboratory team and ensure an appropriate skill mix Support the General Manager in creating the clinics budget by identifying equipment, staffing and training requirements Induction, Training and Performance Management of Staff Ensure new members of staff are safely and promptly onboarded into their roles Support and mentor junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. This includes the planning and training of junior members/new members of staff within the laboratory team and support trainees through the TFP Training Scheme Act as an assessor for the TFP Training Scheme Performance manage members of the laboratory team, including performing appraisals, competency assessments, managing performance improvement and addressing poor performance in line with TFP policy Ensure an adequate level of staff trained for ICSI, biopsy etc as in agreement with the TFP Group Director of Embryology. Participate in continuing professional development and create development plans for members of the laboratory team Regulatory Compliance Represent and lead both laboratories at HFEA inspections, supported by the senior embryologists within each lab. Ensure all procedures are performed in line with national regulation, professional guidelines and TFP Policy Ensure that the national regulator is notified of areas of non-compliance in line with national regulation, and that the TFP notifications are also followed. Ensure that TFP policy decisions regarding the laboratory area are implemented Manage witnessing and traceability within the laboratory in line with national regulation and TFP policies Oversee and lead the cryostore and ensure effective consent is in place in line with regulatory requirements Oversee and lead transport of gametes/embryos in and out of the clinic in line with national regulations and TFP policies Support the planning, implementation and reporting of research projects in line with national regulations Communication Chair regular laboratory team meetings and ensure effective communication within the laboratory team(s) Attend local clinic meetings including the clinics management meetings Represent the local clinic(s) at TFP Head of Labs and KPI meetings Be an active member of the clinics leadership team and actively participate in strategy development, decisions about resource allocation and organisational development of the clinic as a whole Ensure that communication and cooperation with other functional areas, as well as TFP, is effective Actively participate in patient information and marketing events Represent TFP at group meetings, industry events and conferences as required TFP Projects & Organisational Strategy Assist the Group Director of Embryology in the delivering of country/group wide projects Represent own region in discussions regarding TFP strategy and organisational planning Confidentiality The post holder must maintain confidentiality of information about patients, employees and other Company business in accordance with the National and European data protection legislation. Why Join TFP? At TFP, you'll be part of a passionate, innovative team dedicated to transforming lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on your colleagues, our patients, and the future of fertility care. Education and Qualifications: Essential Degree in Life Science HCPC Registered Leadership/Management Qualification Desirable MSc or PhD in Life Science RC Path Part 1 or 2 ESHRE Certificate Experience and Knowledge: Essential Minimum of 10 years clinical experience, some of which at management level A full knowledge of the biology and scientific evidence underpinning clinical embryology practice A full knowledge of the work of related disciplines Extensive knowledge of HFEA regulation and experience at leading at HFEA inspections A full knowledge of quality assurance and quality control within the laboratory Knowledge and experience of working with quality management systems, including non-compliance, audit, risk management Experience of resource planning Experience in training junior/new members of staff and performance management Desirable PGT experience Quality Management qualification Skills and abilities Flexible and self-motivated Natural team leader High level of resilience and perseverance High level of attention to detail Excellent communication skills . click apply for full job details

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 & bespoke career framework, support continuing professional development and provide opportunities for staff to travel to other TFP clinics further their learning and support career progression. The Role: This is an exciting opportunity for a trained Embryologist to join our team of highly skilled and dedicated scientists. As well as providing a significant contribution to the clinical workload, the successful candidate will have opportunities to be involved in training junior embryologists, internal quality control, donor recruitment, organising imports/exports and supporting in the management of stored gametes/embryos. This is a full time position working 37.5 hour per week There will be on-call and weekend working required on a rotational basis This position is available as a 12 month fixed term contract The Location: Wessex Fertility was established in 1992 and is one of the UK's longest standing IVF clinics. Due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, the clinic has grown into a leading fertility clinic and offers a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, Wessex Fertility performs approximately 500 fresh cycles and 400 frozen cycles per year. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Southampton, adjacent to junction 3 of the M271, there is ample free parking for staff and patients around the building. Our laboratory is equipped with the latest equipment and monitoring systems that support us in achieving excellent outcome KPI's. Wessex Fertility also has a 5/5 inspection rating from the HFEA. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Skills: Perform standard embryology & andrology procedures (e.g., semen analysis, oocyte collection, ICSI, embryo transfer, cryopreservation). Recruit, select, and screen gamete donors following national regulations and TFP policies. Ensure adherence to TFP Laboratory SOPs in all procedures. Communicate treatment results and options to patients. Obtain patient consent and accurately document cycle details in the management system. Perform witnessing & traceability in line with regulations. Assist in cryostore & gas cylinder maintenance, equipment quality control, and lab cleaning. Quality Management: Acknowledge and read lab documents (SOPs, policies, risk assessments). Raise non-conformities and notify Lab Manager. Participate in quality control & assurance activities. Monitor KPI data and personal performance. Follow Health & Safety guidelines and use PPE appropriately. Resource Management: Monitor lab equipment and stock levels. Induction, Training & Performance Management: Assist in training junior staff under Lab Manager's guidance. Engage in continuous professional development. Regulatory Compliance: Adhere to national regulations, professional guidelines, and TFP policies. Ensure proper witnessing & traceability of lab processes. Maintain cryostore and ensure consent in line with regulatory requirements. Transport gametes/embryos in accordance with regulations. Participate in research projects as needed. Communication: Attend lab/clinic meetings as directed by Lab Manager. Ensure effective communication with other departments and TFP. Participate in patient information events and represent TFP at industry conferences. Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality in line with data protection legislation. Qualifications and Experience: Essential Degree in Life Science State Registered/Nationally Registered Scientist (or immediately eligible to apply) Minimum of 3 years clinical experience Full knowledge of the biology and scientific evidence underpinning clinical embryology practice Full knowledge of the work of related disciplines Full knowledge of prevailing national legislation Experience of performing quality control and participating in quality assurance Flexible and self-motivated High level of resilience High level of attention to detail Excellent communication skills Excellent time management/prioritisation skills Right to work in the country of application Satisfactory criminal record checks Desirable MSc or PhD in Life Science ESHRE Certificate PGT Experience Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience) Location: TFP Wessex Fertility Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 08.00-16.00hrs Weekend Working at approximately a 1:4 (renumerated with TOIL/overtime) On-Call: Working approximately a 1:4 in coordination with your weekend (remunerated with a daily rate of pay in addition to your basic salary) Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays pro rata

We, TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility health. We are one of the largest fertility service providers with clinics operating in the UK, Poland and The Netherlands. 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 33 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success. The Role We have an amazing opportunity to join the dynamic and experienced team of professionals at TFP Wessex Fertility. We are looking for a driven, dynamic, and hands on Medical Director and Person Responsible who will lead the clinic alongside the General Manager and the clinic leadership team to new and exciting levels to become the leading clinic in the UK and Europe. The Medical Director is responsible for delivering and maintaining the highest standard of clinical and patient care within the clinic, alongside supporting its commercial success. As we continue to grow the business, identify new and exciting opportunities and expand the research and teaching programme with the University of Oxford, for the highly acclaimed MSC course. The role holder will be responsible for managing this key partnership that creates impact for our business, our patients and the team. If you are an ambitious, forward thinking and dynamic clinician that is looking for your next challenge in a role where you can make an impact, then please, remain curious and read on! Key Responsibilities This role combines clinical expertise, mentoring, leadership, patient care, and business support, working closely with the General Manager (GM) and the leadership team to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and foster continuous improvement. You will be involved in hands on clinical practice, managing situations outside of standard operating procedures, participating in on call rotas, and leading the clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care. Additionally, you will be integral to developing and optimizing best practices, managing the clinic's operations, and ensuring compliance with HFEA regulations. Clinical Responsibilities Perform initial consultations, review consultations, egg collections, embryo transfers, IUIs, and transvaginal ultrasound scanning. Participate in an on-call and weekend rota for out-of-hours queries and procedures. Conduct saline sonography, hycosy, and endometrial biopsy procedures. Maintain current certification in Advanced Life Support. Collaborate with the Patient Support Management team to ensure clinical rotas meet clinic and patient needs. Management of Team Actively lead, manage, and develop the clinical team to ensure alignment with TFP HR policies. Take ownership of performance management and foster a culture of collaborative working with the leadership team. Encourage engagement from all team members while supporting a flat organizational structure. Planning and Organising Collaborate with the GM in strategy development and resource allocation decisions. Oversee patient throughput between the clinic and satellite services. Participate in NHS ICB contracts, tenders, and review meetings as needed. Manage clinical resources to ensure cost-effective practices and clinic objectives are met. Operations Management & Compliance Support the GM in clinic management and ensure excellent patient care and service delivery. Identify and recruit future medical talent for the clinic. Implement best clinical practices and improve patient management systems and processes. Manage situations in the clinic not covered by standard operating procedures and contribute to a holistic approach to patient care. Analysis and Reporting Generate and report statistics for performance monitoring, identifying opportunities for service improvement. Develop action plans based on clinical data analysis and attend Medical Director and KPI meetings. Liaison Ensure effective communication and cooperation across functional areas within TFP. Maintain strong relationships with referring consultants, NHS Fertility clinics, and contracted clinical teams. Cultivate relationships with the university team on-site, including lecture planning and new research projects. Research & Continuous Improvement Participate in planning, execution, and reporting of research projects, ensuring regulatory compliance. Lead initiatives in identifying research and development opportunities in clinical areas. Work with the Quality Manager and GM to run the Quality Management Review and support HFEA/ISO inspections. Person Responsible for HFEA Compliance Ensure the clinic complies with the HFE Act and its staff receive appropriate training for HFEA clinic inspections. Submit timely paperwork, fees, and data to the HFEA. Provide leadership in objective decision-making and demonstrate a clear understanding of the HFEA Code of Practice. Essential Education and Qualifications Medical degree GMC registration Subspecialty trained Extensive clinical experience (minimum 5 years) in a large Fertility unit Strong working knowledge of the HFEA Code of Practice Understanding of the biology and scientific evidence behind clinical practice Experience and Knowledge In-depth understanding of IVF treatment complexities and patient pathways Well-networked within the UK Fertility sector Strong experience in large IVF clinics with multidisciplinary teams Ability to apply quality assurance and clinical performance monitoring Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with sound decision-making Clear communicator, able to explain complex concepts across all business levels Organised, flexible, and self motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities Natural team player with a high level of resilience and patient focused approach Proven supervisory, coaching, and leadership skills Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality assurance standards Role model for professionalism and high standards Excellent communication skills, able to build rapport at all levels Right to work in the country and a satisfactory criminal record check Location: TFP Wessex Salary: Depending on experience Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week - occasional weekends required Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays.