Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced nurse/midwife with an interest in fertility to join our multidisciplinary Team, providing high quality care for women and also undertaking procedures and investigations.Experience in the delivery of a range of fertility treatment is desirable but not essential; an awareness of specific legal and time requirements of the HFEA is desirable. Experience in ultrasound scanning is preferable but training will be provided for the right candidate. This could be a development role working towards a band 6 with agreed targets.In time they will be responsible for treatment scheduling and nurse consultation to include health education and health promotion. Psychological support and education throughout the patient pathway is a key aspect of the role therefore excellent communication skills are essential. Educated to Degree Level they will need to be highly motivated, forward thinking and innovative with a passion for providing high quality specialist fertility care. The unit is based at The Old Chapel in Cheltenham but there will be some across site working.
Main duties of the job
Demonstrate specialist skills & knowledge in clinical practice pertaining to fertility, in particular treatment scheduling, nurse consultation to include health education & health promotion & emotional support.Perform clinical tasks & specialist fertility / IVF nursing procedures e.g. ultrasound scanning to include follicular tracking, early pregnancy, baseline, assessment scans & HyCosy Clinic & symptom management.Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the relevant legislation, in particular the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act (1990), the & NMC. Analytical & judgemental skills for assessment of patients, planning &implementation of care & provide specialist fertility support & advice about IVF & other treatment. As part of the development opportunity the post holder will be expected to achieve the following targets, with support from the nursing & medical team, before review of the banding & uplift to a band 6, this has to be agreed with their line manager. This review will take place at a minimum of six months from to starting the role & a maximum of twelve months:o you would need to feel confident & be competent to scan independently.o Learn & able to plan treatment cycles. o Know the HFEA & Unit consents & able to explain them in detail for a planning appointment (excluding extended planning).o Be able to undertake early pregnancy scanning & early pregnancy advice
About us
Situated in the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds we are proud of our Fertility Services. Cotswold Fertility Unit (CFU) is consistently one of the top satellite Fertility Units in the UK offering a full range of fertility services, including IVF & ICSI treatments to thousands of NHS & self-funded patients wanting to have a baby. The CFU is based in Cheltenham but provides a county wide satellite service in liaison with Oxford, Bristol & Cardiff. The team is highly experienced in IVF & the close links with other main units mean patients can expect to receive the same high level of care whether they choose to have their appointments in a satellite Centre or in the main unit.We are a small team & our ethos is focused on providing a friendly, supportive, high level of individualized care to all of our patients in an environment where staff feel valued. The post is based within the CFU currently at The Old Chapel, Swindon Road, Cheltenham but will require working across site at Gloucester Royal & Cheltenham General Hospital.As an employer we offer a generous annual leave allowance, excellent bank rates, access to the excellent NHS Pension Scheme, discounts in local shops, access to our health & well-being hub, access to our two on-site nurseries, flexible working options, discounted public transport, reward & recognition schemes, exercise & activity classes & membership to our popular hospital choir
Date posted
18 November 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£33,706 to £40,588 a year pa pr
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
318-22-R10410
Job locations
Cotswold Fertility Unit
121 Swindon Road
Cheltenham
GL50 4DP
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, training and experience acquired through State Registration supplemented by specialist training, experience,
Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge in clinical practice pertaining to fertility, in particular treatment scheduling, nurse consultation to include health education and health promotion.
Perform clinical tasks and specialist fertility / IVF nursing procedures e.g. ultrasound scanning to include follicular tracking, early pregnancy, baseline, assessment scans and HyCosy Clinic and symptom management.
Evidence of continuing professional development including short courses e.g. counselling skills.
Extensive experience as a registered Nurse with an interest in fertility and hold an accredited Ultrasound Scanning Course or willingness to undertake
Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake in order to provide a streamlined service for patients
Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the relevant legislation, in particular the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act(1990), the Code of Practice (8th Edition) 2008 and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct
The focus of this role is to deliver a safe clinical pathway that promotes high quality care, expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education
Propose & help to develop effective policies & quality assurance mechanisms related to ultrasound procedures, assisted reproductive treatments that impact locally & other disciplinesProvide nursing care, support and advice to fertility unit patients. Act as a link between the multidisciplinary team and the patient. Ensure trust policies are understood and adhered to.
To ensure excellent standards of nursing care and provide expertise both in delivering direct patient care and in support of other staff caring for our patients
Maintain a good level of communication between all disciplines involved in patient care, both within the fertility unit, other hospital departments, GPs and outside agencies. Forging links between the main IVF units in neighbouring counties ensuring seamless care for patients undergoing assisted reproductive treatments
Be aware of the need for the unit to achieve set financial targets. Maintain adequate stock control of supplies and drugs in CFU. To work with the team to increase the throughput of self-funding patients, and to work within a set budget.
Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment.
Take responsibility for own time management, to ensure effective and efficient time management to cover own specialist workload.
To ensure SYPHOL, Infection Control, Risk Management and maintenance of health and safety within the department is implemented according to unit and Trust policy and that every effort is made to identify and minimise potential risks / hazards.
To attend meetings within the CFU, and relevant meetings and study days outside the CFU and Trust.
Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and resuscitation equipment is checked on a weekly basis with discrepancies reported to the nurse in charge.
To comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelinesPromote the Fertility Unit and improve communication by liaising with other departments within the hospital and other agencies effectively and providing information/teaching session as appropriate.
Be responsible for own professional development and the need to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge within this specialised department, ensuring that you keep up to date with current issues. To ask for advice and support as required.
Gain an effective working knowledge and understanding regarding Unit Protocols and Policies and a general understanding of the role of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority.
Liaise with fertility network support groups.
Promote health education within the unit and take shared responsibility for ensuring an adequate supply of information leaflets for patients.
In consultation with the multidisciplinary team, encourage innovation, research based practice and evaluation of new techniques within the Cotswold Fertility Clinic
Participate in data collection required by the Fertility Unit for statistics required by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
Contribute to & implement relevant research in the fertility field and support research opportunities
Monitor and promote high standards of nursing documentation and in particular monitor consent forms as required by the HFEA.
Prepare and actively participate in Trusts Annual Performance Development Review process
Ensure training and development needs detailed in your personal development plan are followed up and the effectiveness of the acquired training and development evaluated in terms of self, patient and service
As part of the development opportunity the post holder will be expected to achieve the following targets, with support from the nursing and medical team, before review of the banding and uplift to a band 6 if working as a band 5; this has to be agreed with their line manager. This review will take place at a minimum of six months from to starting the role and a maximum of twelve months:
you would need to feel confident and be competent to scan independently. Learn and able to plan treatment cycles. Know the HFEA and Unit consents and able to explain them in detail for a planning appointment (excluding extended planning). Be able to undertake early pregnancy scanning and early pregnancy advice.
Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions
Work in collaboration with senior colleagues to challenge behaviours that undermine equality and diversity adhering to the Human Rights Act, Trust policies and other relevant local national policies
Monitor and support patients throughout their Fertility treatment.
Take responsibility for own time management, to ensure effective and efficient time management to cover own specialist workload.
Responsibility to ensure all aspects of Manual Handling and Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
Responsibility to ensure all aspects of Manual Handling guidelines are adhered to.
Follow required policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and SYPHOL regulations.
Will need to have regular concentration on clinical activities within an unpredictable environment
Will have frequent exposure to highly distressing situations involving patients, relatives and staff within a busy clinic environment with high turnover of patients.
Need to work under pressure due to variable and changing clinic demands.
Occasionally undertake clinical procedures that involve lifting and handling in restricting positions.
Regular travelling between sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Knowledge, training and experience acquired through State Registration supplemented by specialist training, experience,
Demonstrate specialist skills and knowledge in clinical practice pertaining to fertility, in particular treatment scheduling, nurse consultation to include health education and health promotion.
Perform clinical tasks and specialist fertility / IVF nursing procedures e.g. ultrasound scanning to include follicular tracking, early pregnancy, baseline, assessment scans and HyCosy Clinic and symptom management.
Evidence of continuing professional development including short courses e.g. counselling skills.
Extensive experience as a registered Nurse with an interest in fertility and hold an accredited Ultrasound Scanning Course or willingness to undertake
Non-medical prescribing qualification or willingness to undertake in order to provide a streamlined service for patients
Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the relevant legislation, in particular the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act(1990), the Code of Practice (8th Edition) 2008 and Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code of Professional Conduct
The focus of this role is to deliver a safe clinical pathway that promotes high quality care, expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education
Propose & help to develop effective policies & quality assurance mechanisms related to ultrasound procedures, assisted reproductive treatments that impact locally & other disciplinesProvide nursing care, support and advice to fertility unit patients. Act as a link between the multidisciplinary team and the patient. Ensure trust policies are understood and adhered to.
To ensure excellent standards of nursing care and provide expertise both in delivering direct patient care and in support of other staff caring for our patients
Maintain a good level of communication between all disciplines involved in patient care, both within the fertility unit, other hospital departments, GPs and outside agencies. Forging links between the main IVF units in neighbouring counties ensuring seamless care for patients undergoing assisted reproductive treatments
Be aware of the need for the unit to achieve set financial targets. Maintain adequate stock control of supplies and drugs in CFU. To work with the team to increase the throughput of self-funding patients, and to work within a set budget.
Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment.
Take responsibility for own time management, to ensure effective and efficient time management to cover own specialist workload.
To ensure SYPHOL, Infection Control, Risk Management and maintenance of health and safety within the department is implemented according to unit and Trust policy and that every effort is made to identify and minimise potential risks / hazards.
To attend meetings within the CFU, and relevant meetings and study days outside the CFU and Trust.
Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and resuscitation equipment is checked on a weekly basis with discrepancies reported to the nurse in charge.
To comply with Trust Infection Control policies and clinical guidelinesPromote the Fertility Unit and improve communication by liaising with other departments within the hospital and other agencies effectively and providing information/teaching session as appropriate.
Be responsible for own professional development and the need to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge within this specialised department, ensuring that you keep up to date with current issues. To ask for advice and support as required.
Gain an effective working knowledge and understanding regarding Unit Protocols and Policies and a general understanding of the role of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority.
Liaise with fertility network support groups.
Promote health education within the unit and take shared responsibility for ensuring an adequate supply of information leaflets for patients.
In consultation with the multidisciplinary team, encourage innovation, research based practice and evaluation of new techniques within the Cotswold Fertility Clinic
Participate in data collection required by the Fertility Unit for statistics required by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
Contribute to & implement relevant research in the fertility field and support research opportunities
Monitor and promote high standards of nursing documentation and in particular monitor consent forms as required by the HFEA.
Prepare and actively participate in Trusts Annual Performance Development Review process
Ensure training and development needs detailed in your personal development plan are followed up and the effectiveness of the acquired training and development evaluated in terms of self, patient and service
As part of the development opportunity the post holder will be expected to achieve the following targets, with support from the nursing and medical team, before review of the banding and uplift to a band 6 if working as a band 5; this has to be agreed with their line manager. This review will take place at a minimum of six months from to starting the role and a maximum of twelve months:
you would need to feel confident and be competent to scan independently. Learn and able to plan treatment cycles. Know the HFEA and Unit consents and able to explain them in detail for a planning appointment (excluding extended planning). Be able to undertake early pregnancy scanning and early pregnancy advice.
Physical, Mental & Emotional Effort & Working Conditions
Work in collaboration with senior colleagues to challenge behaviours that undermine equality and diversity adhering to the Human Rights Act, Trust policies and other relevant local national policies
Monitor and support patients throughout their Fertility treatment.
Take responsibility for own time management, to ensure effective and efficient time management to cover own specialist workload.
Responsibility to ensure all aspects of Manual Handling and Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to.
Responsibility to ensure all aspects of Manual Handling guidelines are adhered to.
Follow required policies and procedures pertaining to bodily fluids, infection control and SYPHOL regulations.
Will need to have regular concentration on clinical activities within an unpredictable environment
Will have frequent exposure to highly distressing situations involving patients, relatives and staff within a busy clinic environment with high turnover of patients.
Need to work under pressure due to variable and changing clinic demands.
Occasionally undertake clinical procedures that involve lifting and handling in restricting positions.
Regular travelling between sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Knowledge / Skills
Essential
Desirable
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
