Fertility Nurse Trainee: Path to Band 6

Site St Helier Hospital Town Carshalton Salary £36,943 - £44,900 pro rata per annum incl HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 05/06/:59

Job overview

Fertility Nurse - Band 5 Trainee post

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Fertility Nurse to join our friendly team at Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit, St Helier Hospital.

The Band 5 Registered Nurse trainee post is over a period of 12-24 months. The aim of this post is to support structured development, with a clear progression pathway to Band 6, subject to satisfactory performance and the successful completion of required nursing competencies.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be delivering high quality care and providing support and advice for patients undergoing fertility treatment. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining good records in keeping with Trust policies and the HFEA regulations.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) with rotational Saturday shift and Bank Holidays.

Previous Fertility, Gynaecology or Sexual Health experience is advantageous. Fertility training will be facilitated within this role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• Completed and obtained RN qualification and has current live PIN on NMC Register.
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Fertility or reproductive health-related training

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Previous Gynaecology or Sexual Health experience
• Experience within an IVF or fertility clinic setting
• Experience supporting patients with complex emotional needs
• Involvement in audit or quality improvement

Communication, Skills and Knowledge

• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal skills, written and spoken English
• Excellent IT skills, including electronic patient record systems
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Knowledge of IVF processes and assisted reproduction
• Awareness of HFEA guidelines and fertility regulations

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work in a highly demanding and complex environment
• Is of good health and good character as per NMC requirements
• Has a proven track record
• Compassionate and empathetic approach
• Professional and patient-focused
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Resilient and adaptable

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.