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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Senior Fertility Sister

The closing date is 18 January 2026

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Job summary

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.

About us

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!

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SFS-016

Job locations

Severn Fields Health Village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities required for this role please refer to the attached document entitled job pack.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities required for this role please refer to the attached document entitled job pack.

Person Specification

Fertility Nursing experience

Essential

  • Fertility Nurse competencies achieved

Desirable

  • Further Fertility Nursing study/qualification

Leadership experience

Essential

  • Band 7 team leadership experience

Desirable

  • Further study/qualifications in leadership
Person Specification

Fertility Nursing experience

Essential

  • Fertility Nurse competencies achieved

Desirable

  • Further Fertility Nursing study/qualification

Leadership experience

Essential

  • Band 7 team leadership experience

Desirable

  • Further study/qualifications in leadership

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Severn Fields Health Village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

Severn Fields Health Village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Fertility Nurse Manager

Nicky Taylor

nicola.taylor45@nhs.net

01743261220

Details

Date posted

06 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

223-SFS-016

Job locations

Severn Fields Health Village

Shrewsbury

SY1 4RQ


Supporting documents

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