Job summary
An opportunity has risen for 2 Band 7 Nurse Practitioners to join a dynamic, functional experienced and highly skilled fertility nursing team. The post holders are expected to have previous experience in working in women's health, gynaecology and assisted conception. Knowledge and experience in in transvaginal scanning is essential. Being part of this innovative team means that you will take part and help lead change within this progressive unit. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills in fertility nursing and work alongside leading fertility experts and contribute to fertility and reproductive health. There will be opportunities for extended roles including Egg donation, Surrogacy, PGT.
The Assisted Conception Unit at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and most successful NHS units in London. The unit is based in state-of-the-art purpose built facility which was opened in 2009. The unit has the largest most successful pre-implantation genetic testing (PGT) programme in the UK, and is one of the first units to be licensed for stem cell research in the UK.
Closing: 18/04/2023
Interview: 04/05/2023
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the coordination of all the activities in the sub fertility unit. This will include the running of clinics and the management of clients at every stage of their treatment including surgical procedures.
- To develop a therapeutic environment that meets the needs of the clients.
- To support clients through the entire care episode.
- To create and maintain positive relationships within the hospital and community team, including the at home pharmacy.
- In collaboration with the senior team members to assist in the assessment of the needs of each client and to initiate the appropriate treatment protocols.
- Participate in audit of clinical activities within the Assisted Conception unit for the Trust and for the licensing body, the HFEA including CQC.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is one of the busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts in the country.
Our Trust includes St Thomas' Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Harefield Hospital and community services in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have:
- around 23,000 staff
- an annual turnover of £2.1 billion
- 2.9 million patient contactsper year
We provide a full range of hospital services for our local communities in Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham, as well as specialist services for patients from further afield, including cancer, cardiothoracic, women's and children's services, kidney care and orthopaedics.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description in the attachments.
The post-holder will be one of a group of specialist nurses working in the sub fertility unit/Assisted Conception Unit where treatments offered range from ovulation induction and donor insemination to assisted conception techniques. These include in Vitro Fertilisation, Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis, Egg donation and Percutaneous Sperm Aspiration.
- Will be responsible for the efficient day to day running of the assisted conception unit, and for supervising junior staff and learners who attend the unit
- Will be involved in all aspects of treatment to meet the individual needs of the clients.
- The post holder will be expected to manage the unit in the absence of the lead nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job Description in the attachments.
The post-holder will be one of a group of specialist nurses working in the sub fertility unit/Assisted Conception Unit where treatments offered range from ovulation induction and donor insemination to assisted conception techniques. These include in Vitro Fertilisation, Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Pre Implantation Genetic Diagnosis, Egg donation and Percutaneous Sperm Aspiration.
- Will be responsible for the efficient day to day running of the assisted conception unit, and for supervising junior staff and learners who attend the unit
- Will be involved in all aspects of treatment to meet the individual needs of the clients.
- The post holder will be expected to manage the unit in the absence of the lead nurse.
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience working autonomously in an Assisted Conception unit
- Management of a fertility subgroup caseload (PGT, Egg donation etc)
- Carrying out staff appraisals being able set out SMART objectives that are beneficial for the service as well as the individual.
- Nurse in Charge duties, allocation and prioritization of workload
Desirable
- Counselling and delivering bad new course
Education
Essential
- Registered with a Professional Body NMC
- BSc degree equivalent experience
- Post Registration qualifications/Courses in Gynecology and Fertility
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Ability to perform Ultrasound scans-Vaginal / Abdominal and make decisions based on the outcome of the scan
- Experience of changing management of subfertility care including Assisted Conception
- Knowledge of the needs of infertile couples
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Performing Embryo transfers and Intra uterine inseminations
Person Specification
Previous Experience
Essential
- Extensive Experience working autonomously in an Assisted Conception unit
- Management of a fertility subgroup caseload (PGT, Egg donation etc)
- Carrying out staff appraisals being able set out SMART objectives that are beneficial for the service as well as the individual.
- Nurse in Charge duties, allocation and prioritization of workload
Desirable
- Counselling and delivering bad new course
Education
Essential
- Registered with a Professional Body NMC
- BSc degree equivalent experience
- Post Registration qualifications/Courses in Gynecology and Fertility
Desirable
Skills/Knowledge and Ability
Essential
- Ability to perform Ultrasound scans-Vaginal / Abdominal and make decisions based on the outcome of the scan
- Experience of changing management of subfertility care including Assisted Conception
- Knowledge of the needs of infertile couples
- Good IT skills
Desirable
- Performing Embryo transfers and Intra uterine inseminations
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).
