Senior Fertility Sister
Posted 18 hours 13 minutes ago by NHS
The closing date is 18 January 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fertility Nurse, with extensive Fertility Nursing and Nurse leadership skills and experience, to join our small, friendly team.
Supporting the Fertility Nurse Manager in managing the Fertility Nursing team.
Being a role model and promoting clinical excellence.
Undertaking the complete role of the Fertility Nurse and mentoring staff in all aspects of their role.
Main duties of the job- To function as an expert clinical practitioner within their designated clinical area. To deliver direct patient care whilst, managing, leading, coordinating, and overseeing nursing practice.
- The post holder carries 24 hour continuing responsibility for the co-ordination and monitoring of all clinical activities within their designated clinical area.
- To ensure that there is efficient and effective utilisation of all resources required to deliver optimum quality care to their client group.
- The post holder will deputise for the Fertility Nurse Manager in his / her absence, driving forward evidence based practice and taking responsibility for the supervision of staff and the policies and practices that operate within their clinical area.
- The postholder will primarily work Monday to Friday office hours but will participate in out of hours working to support service delivery.
Shropshire and Mid Wales Fertility Centre is an HFEA licenced fertility clinic in Shrewsbury. We are very proud to have assisted thousands of couples and individuals to conceive over the last 30 years. We moved away from the main hospital site to bespoke, modern premises in 2018 and offer various treatment options to both NHS and self funded patients.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the responsibilities required for this role please refer to the attached document entitled job pack.
Person Specification Fertility Nursing experience- Fertility Nurse competencies achieved
- Further Fertility Nursing study/qualification
- Band 7 team leadership experience
- Further study/qualifications in leadership
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.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust