Clinical Embryologist - Assisted Conception Service

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Embryologist to join the Assisted Conception Service at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting individuals and families throughout their fertility journey while delivering specialist embryology and andrology services. Working within one of Scotland’s leading fertility centres, you will contribute to innovative reproductive treatments and scientific advancements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde offers a supportive working environment, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patient care every day.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Full-time, fixed-term for 12 months
• You will be based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
• Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform specialist embryology and andrology procedures including IVF, ICSI, cryopreservation and embryo culture
• Assess fertilisation outcomes, embryo development and selection for transfer or cryopreservation
• Undertake embryo biopsy procedures and support preimplantation genetic testing services
• Communicate treatment outcomes and laboratory information to patients with sensitivity and professionalism
• Support the day-to-day management of laboratory services, quality systems and audit activities
• Train, supervise and support the development of trainee embryologists and support staff
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, research activities and the maintenance of regulatory compliance
  
  

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Honours degree in a life sciences subject with a minimum 2:1 classification
• MSc or equivalent postgraduate qualification in a relevant scientific discipline
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Embryology
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist, or working towards registration and close to attainment
• Significant clinical embryology experience within a regulated assisted conception environment
• Proven experience of Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) techniques
• Experience of embryo biopsy procedures is desirable
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Susan Moran, Lead Clinical Embryologist, on 0141 211 8543 or Susan.Moran@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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