Job summary
23.5 Hours per week
The Department of Reproductive Medicine at The James Cook University Hospital is seeking to recruit a highly motivated staff nurse with post registration experience.
We deliver up to 400 cycles of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) per year as well as a range of other assisted reproduction treatments. Our clinic is licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), our regulator. The role is multi-faceted - you will work in a self-contained clinic alongside embryology, administrative, clinical and counselling staff.
Main duties of the job
Your role is primarily to support our patients in all aspects of their assisted conception pathway from their initial contact through to their final treatment. You will undertake one-to-one clinic appointments to provide information and obtain legal consents prior to treatment and you will work within the IVF treatment suite, supporting the clinicians in all aspects of surgical oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer procedures.
This includes immediate post-operative recovery observations, administering medication and providing detailed discharge advice. Ideally you will have some relevant experience, but full training will be provided for the right candidate.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
It is essential that the post holders are sensitive to the emotional needs of the patients who are often facing extensive, complicated fertility treatment and its consequences.
This post requires flexibility as working hours/days can change depending on the IVF treatment schedule. You will also need to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team playerand have the ability to provide detailed clinical, legislative and pathway information to our diverse group of patients.
This is a specialised role and as such we will provide the successful candidates with a comprehensive induction and training package. We work in an environment that encourages teamwork and collaborative working. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clinic that is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care and that supports professional and personal development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
It is essential that the post holders are sensitive to the emotional needs of the patients who are often facing extensive, complicated fertility treatment and its consequences.
This post requires flexibility as working hours/days can change depending on the IVF treatment schedule. You will also need to be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team playerand have the ability to provide detailed clinical, legislative and pathway information to our diverse group of patients.
This is a specialised role and as such we will provide the successful candidates with a comprehensive induction and training package. We work in an environment that encourages teamwork and collaborative working. This is an excellent opportunity to join a clinic that is committed to delivering high quality, evidence-based care and that supports professional and personal development.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working as a staff nurse.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a fertility nurse.
- Experience of working in an acute setting.
Qualifications
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working as a staff nurse.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a fertility nurse.
- Experience of working in an acute setting.
Qualifications
Essential
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).
