213993 (PP) Clinical Embryologist

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Please note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please ensure you complete and submit your application early.

Location: Lothian University Hospitals NHS Division

Facilities: The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Fertility Centre and Department of Reproductive Endocrinology, Assisted Conception Programme

Position: JOB VACANCY Fixed Term (12 months)

Role: Clinical Embryologist

Band: 7

An opportunity has arisen for a HCPC registered scientist to join the embryology team on a temporary basis at the Edinburgh Fertility Centre, based within the Royal Infirmary at Little France, Edinburgh.

The Assisted Conception Programme at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary is a busy and successful unit, which currently carries out 600 cycles of IVF/ICSI annually, as well as 450 cycles of frozen embryo transfer, surgical sperm retrieval, gamete and embryo cryopreservation, and sperm, oocyte, and embryo donation. We also routinely perform day 5/6 trophectoderm biopsies as part of our PGT testing service.

The unit is involved in a range of research projects, with close collaborative links to the MRC Centre for Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh.

A fixed-term post (12 months) for a band 7 (AfC) Clinical Embryologist has become available. Candidates should have experience in all aspects of laboratory techniques and be able to work independently to a high standard.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position that includes weekend and on-call duties.

To apply and for the closing date, please see the application details provided.

Thank you for your interest.

For more information, contact Daniel Collins at 0131 2422498 or Anna Kopakaki at 0131 2422439.

Note: This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before employment begins.