An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic 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. This includes supporting patients throughout their investigations, treatment and follow-up. However consideration will be also given to experienced and motivated nurses not necessarily within the field of Fertility who have a keen interest in developing skills in a specialist area. As this is a fixed term contract preference will be given to those with proven Fertility experience. Following basic training there may also be the opportunity to undertake ultrasound scan training.

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

The unit is currently open Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm and all nurses participate in a rota to cover weekends and bank holidays

To provide the highest standard of individualised and holistic care to patients undergoingfertility 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 andstudents. 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

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.

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

London

EC1A 7BE

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

259-6469157SBH