Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• 5 GCSEs inc Maths, English, Sciences (A-C) or equivalent.
• Science A-Level or equivalent.

Desirable

• IT qualification
• Relevant honours science degree

Experience

Essential

• Previous laboratory experience in a scientific field.

Desirable

• NHS experience.
• Dealing with the public/patients
• Fertility laboratory experience

Communication and relationship skills

Essential

• Ability to deal sensitively with emotional/ angry patients.
• Excellent communication skills, good verbal and written English language skills.
• Strong team-player, enabling them to deal with patients directly and liaise with colleagues at all levels.

Desirable

• Customer service skills.
• Previous experience working in a multi-disciplinary team

Analytical and Judgement skills

Essential

• Proven ability to problem solve, analyse data, and perform audits.
• To have a meticulous approach to work.

Skills

Essential

• Proven ability to problem solve, analyse data, and perform audits.
• To have a meticulous approach to work.

Skills

Essential

• High degree of manual dexterity.
• Good IT keyboard skills and knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams

Desirable

• Previous experience of microscopy

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Able to follow standard procedures and instructions.
• Able to make efficient use of time and to prioritise/complete workload and tasks in an organised manner
• Have a flexible approach to work, adapting to the needs of the unit.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high-quality care and interactions with others

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviour

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours.

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Exposure to body fluids requires Hepatitis B vaccination.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 27 March 2026