Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Fertility Nurse specialist

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Fertility specialist nurse to join the team within Cornwall Centre for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM). You will be providing support and advice for infertile couples and those seeking assisted conception treatments.

The post holder will be responsible for planning, implementing, and delivering high quality care and treatment, giving appropriate specialist advice, and maintaining associated records in accordance with both Trust and HFEA regulations (Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority). Gynaecological or midwifery experience is essential. Trans-vaginal scanning experience would be advantageous but not essential. Appropriate specialism training will be given.

This is a full-time post working 30 hours hours per week, Monday to Friday. (No weekends or Bank Holidays).

For the right candidate, a developmental role could be considered:

Band 5 progressing to Band 6.

Main duties of the job

To act as an autonomous nurse practitioner within Wheal Unity Clinic.

Working within agreed protocols and guidelines.

To be an excellent clinical role model and to act as an expert clinical practitioner.

To act as deputy to the Lead Nurse on all aspects of management and care provision, ensuring service needs are met.

To perform ultrasound scan investigations, as part of fertility investigations and treatment cycle monitoring. (Ultrasound training can be given)

To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, as well as liaison with

The Person Responsible, the Lead Nurse and Lead Clinician within the team.

To assist in the safe, effective, and efficient day to day management of the department within allocated resources.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Details

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-6934764

Job locations

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

  • Identity Checks
  • Professional registration and qualification checks
  • Employment history and reference checks
  • Occupational Health clearance
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
  • Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse 2 years experience
  • Women's health Nursing

Desirable

  • Fertility experience

Qualifiaction

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on MNC

Desirable

  • Scanning
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse 2 years experience
  • Women's health Nursing

Desirable

  • Fertility experience

Qualifiaction

Essential

  • Registered Nurse on MNC

Desirable

  • Scanning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Natasha Trewhela

Natasha.trewhela@nhs.net

01872523120

Details

Date posted

28 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

156-6934764

Job locations

RCHT

Truro

TR1 3LQ


Supporting documents

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