Clinical Embryologist - Assisted Conception Service (Full-Time)

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is looking for a Band 7 Clinical Embryologist to join their Assisted Conception Service. The role involves managing embryology and andrology procedures, overseeing donors, and ensuring clinical excellence. The candidate must have a Life Sciences degree, an MSc, and be HCPC registered. This full-time position includes training responsibilities and is integral to the team's success.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity

Inclusion culture

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience in the assessment and treatment of infertility.

Responsibilities

• Participate in embryology and andrology procedures.
• Oversee recruitment, assessment, and screening of donors.
• Assist in training and supervision of junior staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team management

Embryology procedures

Education

Life Sciences degree

MSc in related field

Postgraduate qualification in embryology

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The Assisted Conception Service (ACS) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic HCPC registered Band 7 Clinical Embryologist. This post is 37 hours per week with hours to be worked over 5 days out of 7.

The service is licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and provides semen analysis, surgical sperm retrieval (SSR), sperm cryopreservation, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo cryopreservation, donor insemination, oocyte donation, oocyte cryopreservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). The ACS laboratory delivers approximately 1100 cycles of IVF/ICSI, 600 frozen thawed embryo transfers and 300 IUIs with both partner’s and donor sperm annually. The Unit was awarded National Service Division funding to provide a Scotland wide PGT service in April 2005 and delivers approximately 75 cycles annually.

The post holder will join a team of dedicated embryologists and will participate in all embryology and andrology procedures for the assessment and treatment of infertility. The post holder will also oversee the day to day management of recruitment, assessment and screening of donors and support surgical sperm retrieval.

The post holder will be expected to deliver clinical work at an exceptionally high standard, with meticulous attention to detail. The successful applicant will also assist the Lead Embryologist in the training and supervision of junior scientific staff.

A Life Sciences degree and related MSc or equivalent experience is essential. Post graduate qualification in embryology is also essential.

The post holder should be state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.

For more information, please contact: Joanne Leitch, Consultant Clinical Embryologist, 0141 211 8540, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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