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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Fertility Nurse

The closing date is 26 March 2026

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a band 5 Nurse to join our Fertility Nurses team. With support and training competencies will be achieved. Experience in a Fertility or Women's health setting would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide evidence based Nursing care to patients undertaking their Fertility journey.
  • To prepare and support patients through fertility investigations and treatment, from referral to completion of treatment.
  • The ideal candidate will have some fertility or gynaecology experience to build upon to achieve competencies. Phlebotomy and venepuncture skills are essential or to be willing to undertake training.
  • The role involves working with a patient group who are receiving treatment which can be stressful, so a calm manner and empathetic approach is essential.
  • The post holder will have to develop a good working knowledge of the HFEA.

About us

We are a small and friendly multi-disciplinary team, consisting of Nurses, Scientists, Administrative staff and Doctors, based at Severn Fields Health Village. We moved off site from the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in June 2018 and benefit from working in relatively new, comfortable surroundings, designed for our speciality.

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-FNU-245

Job locations

Severn Fields Health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For all of the full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job pack

Job description

Job responsibilities

For all of the full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job pack

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Band 5 experience
  • Women's Health experience

Desirable

  • Fertility Nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered nurse
  • Evidence of post registration CPD/Post registration qualification

Desirable

  • Masters level of study
  • Physical Assessment skills
  • Immediate Life Support training

Experience

Essential

  • Trained in phlebotomy and cannulation
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Band 5 experience
  • Women's Health experience

Desirable

  • Fertility Nursing experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC registered nurse
  • Evidence of post registration CPD/Post registration qualification

Desirable

  • Masters level of study
  • Physical Assessment skills
  • Immediate Life Support training

Experience

Essential

  • Trained in phlebotomy and cannulation

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

Sundorne Road

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

Sundorne Road

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

01743261202

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

223-FNU-245

Job locations

Severn Fields Health Village

Sundorne Road

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


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