Job summary
We have an opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join the team in our large and successful assisted conception unit located at St Bartholomew's Hospital in the City of London.
The successful candidate will be expected to become proficient in all aspects of Fertility Nursing. This includes supporting patients throughout their investigations, treatment and follow-up as well as developing skills in a specialist area. Following basic training there will also be the opportunity to undertake ultrasound scan training. Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience within a Fertility setting including scanning.
Applicants require a minimum of two years post-registration experience at the time of application and the confidence to take on the responsibilities of a specialist role. You will also need to demonstrate a mature outlook, have excellent communication skills, be motivated to provide the highest standards of nursing care and show a genuine interest in working in this area.
Some flexibility in working hours is required to ensure service cover. In return, we can offer you full on-the-job training in a supportive multi-disciplinary team and an interesting and rewarding job role, as well as access to formal study and supported attendance at relevant conferences and study days.
Main duties of the job
To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic care to patients undergoing fertility investigations, treatment and follow-up in conjunction with the interdisciplinary team. To deputise for senior nursing staff in their absence. To act as nurse co-ordinator for a specialist area of fertility treatment. To act as a teacher and mentor for junior staff and students. To meet all directives of the Human Fertilization & Embryology Authority (HFEA). To attend team/department meetings and actively contribute to service development.
Supervises Junior qualified staff, Nursing Assistants, Student Nurses
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers.
- To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required
Personal and People Development
- Act as a resource for the Trust in the specialist area with supervision.
- Demonstrates specialist skills and knowledge in specific area of clinical practice.
- With the support of Clinical Nurse Specialist through the Trusts appraisal process and development of personal development plan identifies their educational and professional needs.
Service Improvement
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills by encouraging ward/unit staff to actively participate in the specialist area.
- Participate in the development of a strategic plan for the specialist service, under the direction of the team leader that includes patient centered evidence-based programmes of care, a continuous quality improvement programme and a regular written review.
Equality and Diversity
- The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity polic
- Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity
- Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others
Please see attached Job Description for further information.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please email Lead Nurse Deborah Wall on deborah.wall1@nhs.net or telephone 0207 767 3302.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
- Communication is a fundamental process to ensure continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Skilled in communicating with a range of people on a daily basis some of who may have communication barriers.
- To be responsible for disseminating Trust policies and information as required
Personal and People Development
- Act as a resource for the Trust in the specialist area with supervision.
- Demonstrates specialist skills and knowledge in specific area of clinical practice.
- With the support of Clinical Nurse Specialist through the Trusts appraisal process and development of personal development plan identifies their educational and professional needs.
Service Improvement
- Contribute towards a multi-professional approach in the management of patients within the specialist area.
- Demonstrate clinical leadership skills by encouraging ward/unit staff to actively participate in the specialist area.
- Participate in the development of a strategic plan for the specialist service, under the direction of the team leader that includes patient centered evidence-based programmes of care, a continuous quality improvement programme and a regular written review.
Equality and Diversity
- The post holder must at all times carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunity polic
- Identifies and takes action when own or others behaviour undermines equality and diversity
- Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others
Please see attached Job Description for further information.
For further information, or to arrange an informal visit, please email Lead Nurse Deborah Wall on deborah.wall1@nhs.net or telephone 0207 767 3302.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two year's post registration experience including some experience in an acute hospital environment.
Desirable
- Preferably with some time spent within a Reproductive Medicine or Gynaecology setting.
Skills
Essential
- Potential to be able to undertake co-ordination of care for patients undergoing a range of fertility investigations, treatment and follow-up
- Potential ability to identify problems/complications with patients assisted conception treatments and take appropriate action
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and be self-directing
- Able to undertake nurse-led clinics independently following appropriate training
- Able to undertake intrauterine inseminations or willing to learn
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Potential to be able to undertake co-ordination of care for patients undergoing a range of fertility investigations, treatment and follow-up
- Potential ability to identify problems/complications with patients assisted conception treatments and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Able to undertake Audits
- Phlebotomy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of HFEA requirements
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Trans vaginal Ultrasound Scanning Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two year's post registration experience including some experience in an acute hospital environment.
Desirable
- Preferably with some time spent within a Reproductive Medicine or Gynaecology setting.
Skills
Essential
- Potential to be able to undertake co-ordination of care for patients undergoing a range of fertility investigations, treatment and follow-up
- Potential ability to identify problems/complications with patients assisted conception treatments and take appropriate action
- Ability to carry out essential and appropriate nursing care and procedures
- Ability to organise own workload and be self-directing
- Able to undertake nurse-led clinics independently following appropriate training
- Able to undertake intrauterine inseminations or willing to learn
- Ability to work within set timeframes working to priorities and deadlines
- Potential to be able to undertake co-ordination of care for patients undergoing a range of fertility investigations, treatment and follow-up
- Potential ability to identify problems/complications with patients assisted conception treatments and take appropriate action
Desirable
- Able to undertake Audits
- Phlebotomy skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Working knowledge and understanding of HFEA requirements
- Intravenous accreditation
- Prep for Mentorship course or equivalent
- Trans vaginal Ultrasound Scanning Certificate
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).
