Deputy Lead Clinical Embryologist

Band 8A (£60,126 - £64,906)

NHS Tayside, Menzieshill, Dundee City

Full time
Permanent

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Full Job Description

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Medicine Directorate

Women, Children and Families Division

Assisted Conception Unit, Ninewells Hospital

Deputy Lead Clinical Embryologist Band 8a
37 hours per week

Interview date: 28/10/24

Ninewells Hospital is a large NHS teaching hospital located in Dundee. The Assisted Conception Unit was established over 30 years ago and is today a state-of-the-art facility operated and managed by an experienced and highly qualified multidisciplinary team.

The Assisted Conception Unit manages approximately 450 fresh cycles of IVF / ICSI per year, most funded by the NHS, and a further 250 Frozen embryo transfers. The unit also delivers a fertility preservation service and a donor sperm bank. The regional diagnostic andrology service is delivered through the Assisted Conception Unit.

NHS Tayside currently has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Lead Clinical Embryologist to join our dedicated and successful team.

You must hold a BSc (Hons) at level 2:1, or above, in a biological or biomedical science, preferably complemented by a higher degree. You must have completed an accredited training programme, such as the ACE certificate, or the Scientist Training Programme, STP. You must also be a HCPC Clinical Scientist.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, ability to model strong values-based leadership and be able to work as part of a team.

A presentation will be required at interview; details of the topic will be sent to those candidates shortlisted for interview.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to; George Hughes, Lead Clinical Embryologist

Email George.hughes2@nhs.scot

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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