Regulation 12

work experience as an experienced embryologist for a period of at least 2 years immediately before the date of appointment;

independent performance of at least 300 assisted reproduction cycles in the course of providing a relevant assisted reproduction service.

assists the Clinical Governance Officer in the day‑to‑day technical management of the embryology laboratory;

supervises, trains and guides each personnel under the charge of the chief embryologist in conducting tests or procedures in the embryology laboratory;

assesses and ensures the competency of each personnel deployed to perform tasks in the embryology laboratory;

evaluates any test or equipment before it is used in the provision of the assisted reproduction service;

monitors the performance of all tests or procedures carried out in the embryology laboratory, including ensuring the implementation of quality control measures;

establishes and reviews policies and procedures for the safe and effective performance of all tests or procedures carried out in the embryology laboratory;

resolves any technical issue that arises from the performance of a test or procedure carried out in the embryology laboratory; and

reviews all service records in relation to the tests or procedures carried out in the embryology laboratory.