Clinical Embryologist-Assisted Conception Service-B7

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.

This is a fixed term position of 12 months.

The shift pattern for this position is 5/7 Mon-Sun.

This post is to provide 12 month fixed term Maternity Cover. The post holder will join a team of dedicated embryologists and under supervision of the Consultant Clinical Embryologist is responsible for providing a high quality embryology and andrology service for the assessment and treatment of infertility including: in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and other micromanipulation techniques, embryo biopsy for preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), gamete donation, sperm cryopreservation & surgical sperm retrieval, all within the regulations defined by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority. The Clinical Embryologist has a role in supervision and training of junior embryologists and in assisting the Consultant Embryologist and Lead Clinical Embryologist in developing laboratory policies and maintaining high standards through regular review of Standard Operational Procedures. The post holder will participate in weekend and out of hours on call.

The ACS has undergone major refurbishment of laboratory facilities, outpatients and clinical treatment suite. The facilities provide state of the art equipment and a comprehensive range of clinical techniques, offering a high standard of treatment tailored to suit individual patient needs. The ACS Scientific Service delivers approximately 1000 cycles of IVF/ICSI, 600 frozen embryo transfers and 300 IUIs with both partner's and donor sperm annually. The Unit obtained an HFEA licence for clinical PGT in 2001 and was awarded National Service Division funding to provide a Scotland wide PGT service in April 2005. The ACS delivers approximately 75 cycles of PGT annually.

Minimum Requirements: MSc level qualification in a relevant discipline, post graduate qualification in Clinical Embryology and registration with Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientists are essential for this post.

Informal contact: Joanne Leitch, Consultant Clinical Embryologist

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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