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Job reference: 094265
Salary: Band 8B (£61,325 - £66,018)
Job closing date: 03/07/2022
Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 1
Job posted date: 14/03/2022
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
Department: Assisted Conception Unit, Ward 35

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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 an ambitious and innovative Lead Clinical Embryologist to join our dedicated and successful team. In addition to all assisted conception processes, the post-holder holds a designated responsibility as cryostore manager.


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 be also be state registered with the HCPC.


You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication, ability to model strong values based leadership and be a team player.


A presentation will be required at interview; details of the topic will be sent to those

candidates shortlisted for interview, and you should also expect to undertake a dexterity test at interview.


Informal enquiries should be addressed to; Christina Navin, Clinical Care Group Manager

Tel. 01382 660 111 ext 32962 or email christina.navin@nhs.scot


Hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed Term/ Secondment for 6 months


Internal candidates: *Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment.  You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview. 



Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/ spam folder.



NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community

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