Job summary
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Band 6 - Senior Nurse Fertility Specialist to join the Wolfson Fertility Centre team at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College Health care Trust.37.5 Hours per week
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our service. We are looking for people who are also committed to delivering the very best patient care and take pride on what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all they do.We have an exciting opportunity to join the Wolfson Fertility Team.
You will work as a part of Multidisciplinary Team with additional support from our Clinical Practice Educator. There are many learning opportunities available including, fertility, theatre, egg collections, embryo transfers, basic scanning, pain management, health promotion, patient education, pre-operative, intra operative and post procedure care, patient observation and discharge planning. Caring for this group of patients is highly rewarding and will provide you with plenty of scope to develop further. If you would like to join the incredible Wolfson Fertility team at this time, we would be interested in receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake nurse-led clinics for selected and appropriate patients, referring to experienced practitioners for advice and under supervision where necessary.
- Contribute to the safety of the service by reporting and monitoring patient safety incidents, participating in and supporting any relevant investigation.
- Report non-conformities and incidents to the HFEA and the Trust using the appropriate systems and processes.
- In conjunction with the Lead Nurse continually evaluate the changing needs of the role to ensure the needs of patients with subfertility are met. Contribute to recommendations for the on-going development of the service.
- Maintain a flexible approach and develop the role according to patient need.
- Support the day-to-day management of the clinic. Effectively undertake 'Nurse in Charge' role where required.
- Support junior nurses and students in the development of specialist fertility knowledge and skill development and achievement of competencies.
- Participate in teaching and in training programmes for the education of staff, thus contributing to higher levels of expertise amongst nursing staff.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant nursing/health related degree
- Teaching or Mentorship course or equivalent
- Aptitude and willingness to undertake training for ultrasound scanning
Desirable
- Qualification in ultrasound scanning
- Gynaecology or Fertility related qualification
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrates ability or potential to undertake nurse-led clinics
- Ability to support and facilitate changes in practice
- Ability to mentor junior staff
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Intrauterine insemination skills
- Independent prescriber
- U/S scanning
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in an assisted conception unit
- Specialised knowledge relevant to the field of practice
- Knowledge of current trends/treatments in fertility and reproductive medicine
- Good understanding of the HFEA Code of Practice requirements
- Good understanding of clinical governance and quality management in health care
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research and/or audit
- Change management experience
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Relevant nursing/health related degree
- Teaching or Mentorship course or equivalent
- Aptitude and willingness to undertake training for ultrasound scanning
Desirable
- Qualification in ultrasound scanning
- Gynaecology or Fertility related qualification
Skills
Essential
- Can demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrates ability or potential to undertake nurse-led clinics
- Ability to support and facilitate changes in practice
- Ability to mentor junior staff
Desirable
- Advanced clinical assessment skills
- Intrauterine insemination skills
- Independent prescriber
- U/S scanning
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in an assisted conception unit
- Specialised knowledge relevant to the field of practice
- Knowledge of current trends/treatments in fertility and reproductive medicine
- Good understanding of the HFEA Code of Practice requirements
- Good understanding of clinical governance and quality management in health care
Desirable
- Experience of undertaking research and/or audit
- Change management experience
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).
