Job summary
The Fertility Nurse Specialist will work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient. They will care for and manage their own caseload of patients and evaluate and vet new referrals to the unit both NHS and private and assign to appropriate clinician
As a Specialist nurse you will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to develop the service in order to meet the needs of patients and their families demonstrating clinical judgement and critical decision making skills based upon evidence based practice.
The role will require you to provide specialist training across functional boundaries and to develop and implement training packages for nursing teams, maintaining your own competence and assessing junior colleagues
You will be responsible for the line management of junior colleagues and also be involved with QRS elements of the service.
This is a training post and the successful candidate will be paid as a band 6 until all competencies are met
Main duties of the job
- Work autonomously to deliver high quality evidence based specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertake
- In conjunction with multidisciplinary team develop evidence based patient care policies and procedures, develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols and lead the implementation process as required
- Independently organise and perform fertility investigations and treatments
- Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for the patients / clients acting as the patients advocate, evaluating patient processes and re-designing the pathway of care in collaboration with the senior management team.
- Provide specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information.
- Management of early pregnancy complications (including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage), referring to gynaecology where appropriat
- To ensure that informed consent is given and the appropriate unit and Human Embryology Authority consent forms are completed for the treatment cycle, discussing the risks associated with fertility treatment.
About us
With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
NUH Life fertility services are based at Nottingham University Hospital (QMC) . We provide high quality investigations and treatments for both NHS funded and self funded patients within a well established NHS organisation.
Our department follows the vision and values of the wider organisation, and the NHS as a whole. We pride ourselves on our experience, knowledge, empathy and ability to put our wonderful patients at ease. We're a "not for profit" treatment provider with strong links to education, research and innovation
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work autonomously to deliver high quality evidence based specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertake
- Liaison with the appointments service, consultant and other staff to ensure the effective management of clinic tim
- Take patient (couple) history (according to agreed proforma), organise investigations and management of treatment as part of ongoing fertility investigations in line with the fertility care pathway with the support of the lead Fertility Consultant. Provide pre-conceptual advice, promoting health and wellbeing to optimise positive treatment outcome
- In conjunction with multidisciplinary team develop evidence based patient care policies and procedures, develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols and lead the implementation process as required
- Independently organise and perform fertility investigations and treatments including intra-uterine insemination, tubal patency testing by Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) along with the radiology department, donor insemination treatment cycles including the matching of donors to recipients and organisation of artificial insemination using partner sper
- Arrange and discuss results of semen analysis, test wash and sperm storage where appropriat
- Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for the patients / clients acting as the patients advocate, evaluating patient processes and re-designing the pathway of care in collaboration with the senior management team
- Ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, changes implemented, maintaining accurate patient records. To keep accurate records for each patient of all communication and clinical activity relevant to her/his treatment, in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regulations.
- Organise multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient management as required
- Provide specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information.
- In conjunction with senior colleagues and the Matron identify and implement innovative ways of working within the specialit
- Ensure at least 80% of time in clinical practice, with the emphasis on delivery of a quality service to patients
- Monitor (using blood tests and ultrasound scans) ovulation induction using clomiphene citrate or gonadotropins according to an agreed protocol. Adjusting dosage where appropriate ensuring patients are aware of the risk of iatrogenic disease such as ovarian hyperstimulation, multiple pregnanc
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, providing information and implications counselling to enable clients to make informed choices regarding their treatment
- Management of early pregnancy complications (including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage), referring to gynaecology where appropriat
- Assist in the management, counselling and support of sub fertile clients before, during and after treatment cycles, developing a therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs. Explain the individualised treatment schedule including potential side effects of the drug treatment and demonstration of self- injection technique with the use of subcutaneous pen
- To ensure that informed consent is given and the appropriate unit and Human Embryology Authority consent forms are completed for the treatment cycle, discussing the risks associated with fertility treatment
- To be competent in and undertake transvaginal ultrasound scanning for follicular tracking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work autonomously to deliver high quality evidence based specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient group and address any shortcomings ensuring agreed action is undertake
- Liaison with the appointments service, consultant and other staff to ensure the effective management of clinic tim
- Take patient (couple) history (according to agreed proforma), organise investigations and management of treatment as part of ongoing fertility investigations in line with the fertility care pathway with the support of the lead Fertility Consultant. Provide pre-conceptual advice, promoting health and wellbeing to optimise positive treatment outcome
- In conjunction with multidisciplinary team develop evidence based patient care policies and procedures, develop and contribute to clinical guidelines and protocols and lead the implementation process as required
- Independently organise and perform fertility investigations and treatments including intra-uterine insemination, tubal patency testing by Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) along with the radiology department, donor insemination treatment cycles including the matching of donors to recipients and organisation of artificial insemination using partner sper
- Arrange and discuss results of semen analysis, test wash and sperm storage where appropriat
- Be a visible point of contact for patients, visitors, relatives, and staff, acting as a resource for the patients / clients acting as the patients advocate, evaluating patient processes and re-designing the pathway of care in collaboration with the senior management team
- Ensure that patient care plans are regularly updated, changes implemented, maintaining accurate patient records. To keep accurate records for each patient of all communication and clinical activity relevant to her/his treatment, in line with Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) regulations.
- Organise multidisciplinary meetings to discuss patient management as required
- Provide specialist support to clinical teams in dealing with the complex needs of different client groups and when imparting or receiving sensitive, complex or contentious information.
- In conjunction with senior colleagues and the Matron identify and implement innovative ways of working within the specialit
- Ensure at least 80% of time in clinical practice, with the emphasis on delivery of a quality service to patients
- Monitor (using blood tests and ultrasound scans) ovulation induction using clomiphene citrate or gonadotropins according to an agreed protocol. Adjusting dosage where appropriate ensuring patients are aware of the risk of iatrogenic disease such as ovarian hyperstimulation, multiple pregnanc
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, providing information and implications counselling to enable clients to make informed choices regarding their treatment
- Management of early pregnancy complications (including ectopic pregnancy, miscarriage), referring to gynaecology where appropriat
- Assist in the management, counselling and support of sub fertile clients before, during and after treatment cycles, developing a therapeutic environment to meet the individual needs. Explain the individualised treatment schedule including potential side effects of the drug treatment and demonstration of self- injection technique with the use of subcutaneous pen
- To ensure that informed consent is given and the appropriate unit and Human Embryology Authority consent forms are completed for the treatment cycle, discussing the risks associated with fertility treatment
- To be competent in and undertake transvaginal ultrasound scanning for follicular tracking.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working within a fertility unit and providing fertility treatment
- Demonstrate competence in fertility procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of HEFA regulations
Desirable
- Experience in cycle monitoring and treatment planning
- Experience of dealing with early pregnancy and miscarriage
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or willing to work towards
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Focused sonography module
- Experience of line management and leadership of a clinical team
- Mentorship qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working within a fertility unit and providing fertility treatment
- Demonstrate competence in fertility procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of HEFA regulations
Desirable
- Experience in cycle monitoring and treatment planning
- Experience of dealing with early pregnancy and miscarriage
Training and qualifications
Essential
- Current Level 1 NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or willing to work towards
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Focused sonography module
- Experience of line management and leadership of a clinical team
- Mentorship qualification
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.
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.
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).