The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Senior Fertility Sister

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fertility Nurse, with extensive Fertility Nursing and Nurse leadership skills and experience, to join us in our small friendly team.

This is a clinical role, with an emphasis on training and development, supporting research projects and protocol maintenance and development.

Main duties of the job

Supporting the Fertility Nurse Manager in managing the Fertility Nursing team.

Being a role model and promoting clinical excellence.

Undertaking the complete role of Fertility Nurse and supporting and mentoring staff in all aspects.

About us

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Shropshire and Mid Wales Fertility Centre is a HFEA licenced fertility clinic in Shrewsbury. We are very proud to have helped thousands of couples and individuals conceive over the last 30 years. We moved away from the main hospital site to bespoke, modern premises in 2018 away and offer various treatment options to both NHS patients and those funding their own treatment.

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SFS-417

Job locations

Severn Fields Health village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Midwife
  • Nursing degree

Desirable

  • Further Fertility Nursing qualifications.
  • Level 7 study completion

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience within speciality field and / or demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice developed through experience and theoretical knowledge
  • Relevant clinical experience in Fertility Nursing.
  • Knowledge of the application of the NMC and HFEA
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current clinical policies and guidelines
  • Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical care and practice in relation to fertility care

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Band 7 level
  • Managed staff
  • Managed staffing absence
  • Experience of working as a mentor for students
Person Specification

Registration

Essential

  • Registered Nurse or Midwife
  • Nursing degree

Desirable

  • Further Fertility Nursing qualifications.
  • Level 7 study completion

Experience

Essential

  • Extensive post registration experience within speciality field and / or demonstrate expert clinical and professional practice developed through experience and theoretical knowledge
  • Relevant clinical experience in Fertility Nursing.
  • Knowledge of the application of the NMC and HFEA
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current clinical policies and guidelines
  • Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and application of up to date evidence based clinical care and practice in relation to fertility care

Desirable

  • Previous experience at Band 7 level
  • Managed staff
  • Managed staffing absence
  • Experience of working as a mentor for students

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Severn Fields Health village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Severn Fields Health village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fertility Nurse Manager

Nicky Taylor

nicola.taylor45@nhs.net

01743261000

Details

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SFS-417

Job locations

Severn Fields Health village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Supporting documents

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