Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Sister/ Nurse Sonographer, to join the Fertility team at Jessops Fertility Assisted Conception Unit at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will join one of the most prestigious units in the UK. Jessop Fertility is a state-of-the-art Assisted Conception Unit situated within the Jessop Wing. It offers a full range of assisted conception services including IVF and ICSI , PGD, Fertility Preservation and Surrogacy and treatment with donor gametes. Success rates are above national average and emphasis is placed on patient safety, satisfaction and avoidance of multiple pregnancy. The unit currently undertakes approximately 500 IVF/ICSI cycles per year. The Unit is part of the Gynaecology Department and collaborates with researchers in the Academic Unit of Reproductive and Developmental Medicine.
The Jessops Fertility unit offers a unique dedicated service to couples experiencing fertility problems. Their emphasis is on providing an individual pathway of care/treatment to suit patient needs for both NHS and Self-funding patients. A commitment to individualised patient care, evidence based practice, teaching and health promotion is essential.
Main duties of the job
To develop and provide specialised programmes of nursing care to both couples and single people undergoing Fertility treatments, including IVF/ICSI, Donor Sperm and Donor Egg/Donor Embryo, Surrogacy, Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis Treatments and Fertility preservation to a diverse range of patients.
Lead a team of qualified staff and support student team members.
Take charge of the Department regularly.
Support the Senior Sister / Senior Charge Nurse in ensuring the highest standard and quality of nursing care is delivered.
Work closely with the Medical, Embryology, Counselling and Administration Teams.
Be competent in Medical Ultrasound for fertility patients and early pregnancy or be willing to train in this skill.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
The Directorate of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology is based at the Jessop Wing which is linked to the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. The maternity unit has over 6800 births per year and is a Regional Tertiary Maternity Service with a Level 3 Neonatal Unit of 44 cots. A tertiary Gynae-Oncology service and a changing Gynaecology Service, which includes an Assisted Conception Unit, complete the services within the Directorate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (valid with NMC)
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Healthcare Degree or evidence of working towards one
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development
- PG Cert in Medical ultrasound for fertility and Early Pregnancy or willing to undertake training
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Gynaecology nursing course
- Fertility course
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience at AFC Band 5/6 in fertility Nursing / gynaecology nursing.
- Experience of working with patients undergoing specialist fertility treatments
- Ability to prioritise and to work as a member of a team
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Skilled and knowledgeable in the management of Fertility treatments, IVF/SIUI/Donor Treatments/Surrogacy PGD treatments
- Able to carry out IUI and Embryo transfers
Futher Training
Essential
- Counselling skills
- Teaching skills
- Venepuncture skills/IV Administration of Drugs/IV Cannulation
Desirable
- Research/audit qualification
- Ability to undertake research
- Evidence of publications or presentations
Special Skills/Aptituedes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Evidence of management and leadership qualities
- Ability to participate in education of others
Desirable
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of the service
- Demonstrate PROUD values and behaviours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered nurse (valid with NMC)
- To have completed the national PEAP programme for practice supervisors or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification for those with ENB998.
- Healthcare Degree or evidence of working towards one
- Evidence of continuing education and professional development
- PG Cert in Medical ultrasound for fertility and Early Pregnancy or willing to undertake training
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Gynaecology nursing course
- Fertility course
- Non-medical prescribing
Experience
Essential
- Experience at AFC Band 5/6 in fertility Nursing / gynaecology nursing.
- Experience of working with patients undergoing specialist fertility treatments
- Ability to prioritise and to work as a member of a team
- Leadership skills
Desirable
- Skilled and knowledgeable in the management of Fertility treatments, IVF/SIUI/Donor Treatments/Surrogacy PGD treatments
- Able to carry out IUI and Embryo transfers
Futher Training
Essential
- Counselling skills
- Teaching skills
- Venepuncture skills/IV Administration of Drugs/IV Cannulation
Desirable
- Research/audit qualification
- Ability to undertake research
- Evidence of publications or presentations
Special Skills/Aptituedes
Essential
- Effective communication skills
- Evidence of management and leadership qualities
- Ability to participate in education of others
Desirable
Other Factors
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly to meet needs of the service
- Demonstrate PROUD values and behaviours
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).
