The Health Service Executive (HSE) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Embryologist to join the Lee Road Clinic at Cork University Maternity Hospital. This permanent wholetime role offers the opportunity to deliver advanced fertility and embryology services within a leading maternity and neonatal care setting. Ideal candidates will bring strong laboratory expertise, excellent clinical judgement, and a commitment to high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver high-quality embryology services in accordance with clinical and regulatory standards
• Perform laboratory procedures including IVF, ICSI, embryo culture, assessment, and cryopreservation
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and record-keeping across all ART processes
• Contribute to quality assurance, audit, and laboratory performance improvement initiatives
• Support patient consultations, clinical pathways, and multidisciplinary teamwork
• Maintain compliance with HSE policies, laboratory protocols, and national guidelines
• Participate in service development, training, and continuous professional development
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Recognised qualification in embryology or relevant biological/medical science discipline
• Significant experience working in an IVF/ART laboratory, ideally at senior level
• Demonstrated expertise in micromanipulation techniques and embryo handling
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, quality systems, and laboratory accreditation
• Excellent analytical, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a regulated clinical environment with high attention to detail
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
• Salary aligned with HSE pay scales for Embryologist, Senior (Grade 3934)
• Permanent, wholetime contract
• Standard HSE benefits including pension scheme, annual leave, and career development supports
• Full-time laboratory hours with participation in service rota as required
Location & Employer Information
The role is based at the Lee Road Clinic, part of Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH), Cork.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s national public health authority, delivering hospital, community, and social care services across all regions.
Application Details
Apply online via: https://www.rezoomo.com/job/88113/
Closing date: 05 December 2025 at 12:00
Reference: CUMHE88113
For informal enquiries, contact: Julie Kenneally, Interim Programme Manager, AHR Service, CUMH – julie.kenneally1@hse.ie
