Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiasticfixed term (12 months)Fertility 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 be proficient in all aspects of Fertility Nursing. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Band 6 Nurse to join our dynamic Fertility team, whilst covering the role of the Fertility Nurse supporting patients throughout their investigations, treatment and follow-up this role also has a focus on supporting and managing our theatres and procedures service. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of patient care while driving forward excellence in clinical governance, safety, and compliance. Working closely with the multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in coordinating day-to-day activities, supporting staff development, and embedding best practice across theatres and procedure rooms. If you are passionate about fertility care, thrive on responsibility, and have a strong eye for quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
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. Following basic training there may also be the opportunity to undertake ultrasound scan training.
As this is a fixed term contract preference will be given to those with proven Fertility experience.
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.
The unit is currently open Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm and all nurses participate in a rota to cover weekends and bank holidays.
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of two year's post registration experience including some experience in an acute hospital environment.
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
- Ability to teach and supervise junior staff and provide constructive feedback
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- 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.
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
- Ability to teach and supervise junior staff and provide constructive feedback
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
- 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).
