Job summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to join one of the most experienced and longstanding fertility nurse teams in the UK. We are happy wo welcome expereinced fertility nurses or nurses new to fertility that are looking to start their fertility careers in the exciting area of healthcare.
The Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine is one of the largest fertility clinics in the South West. At our purpose-built facility we use state of the art equipment and modern technologies to provide comprehensive fertility investigation and treatment for NHS and private patients.
We currently have a great opportunity to recruit Fertility Nurses to join our team. This role will be key to providing high quality care to patients throughout their fertility treatment at BCRM. To work as part of our team, ideally you should have fertility experience, although it's not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate. You will also need good communication skills, a caring attitude, ability to conduct yourself professionally and diligently in line with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFEA) Authority's Code of Practice and a desire to work in this interesting field of healthcare.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
- Treatment Cycle setup including Patient Planning Appointments
- Transvaginal Ultrasound Scanning (training will be given)
- Booking Procedures and Treatments
- Intrauterine Inseminations
- Embryo Transfers
- Directly liaising with patients via telephone and email
About us
The Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine offers a full range for fertility services to both NHS and Self-funded patients and has had a presence in Bristol for over 20 years.
We have a dedicated, hardworking and welcoming team of nurses that work collectively to provide the highest standards of patient care, and we are excited to welcome new members to our team as we continue to strive for the highest standards of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include preparing treatment cycles, offering patient care and support on arrival at the clinic, Transvaginal Ultrasound scanning of patients at all points of treatment, carrying out intrauterine insemination & embryo transfer procedures, carrying out Personal Planning appointments, organinsing patients medication and dealing with telephone and emails directly from patients into the nursing team.
Fertility experience is not essential for this role as full training will be given to the right candidate.
Qualifications
- To apply for the position the following criteria are essential:
- Registered 1st level Nurse or Registered Midwife with NMC registration
- Experience within fertility and/or women's health, although not essential
- Knowledge and Experience
- Interest in Womens Health
- Knowledge of change management
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit issues
- IV drug administration
- Venepuncture
Skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good team worker
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Personal Disposition
- Highly professional attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communicator
- Committed to professional development of self and colleagues
- Calm under pressure
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include preparing treatment cycles, offering patient care and support on arrival at the clinic, Transvaginal Ultrasound scanning of patients at all points of treatment, carrying out intrauterine insemination & embryo transfer procedures, carrying out Personal Planning appointments, organinsing patients medication and dealing with telephone and emails directly from patients into the nursing team.
Fertility experience is not essential for this role as full training will be given to the right candidate.
Qualifications
- To apply for the position the following criteria are essential:
- Registered 1st level Nurse or Registered Midwife with NMC registration
- Experience within fertility and/or women's health, although not essential
- Knowledge and Experience
- Interest in Womens Health
- Knowledge of change management
- Understanding of clinical governance and audit issues
- IV drug administration
- Venepuncture
Skills
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good team worker
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Personal Disposition
- Highly professional attitude
- Flexible and adaptable
- Excellent communicator
- Committed to professional development of self and colleagues
- Calm under pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
Desirable
- Experience of working within fertility setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonals skill with staff and patients. Good verbal and written communication skills. Tact and diplomacy particularly when imparting complex and sensitive information. Resilient Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales. Flexible to work shifts to fit with the needs of the service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, as necessary. Ability to work under instruction and within a team to produce a high standard of patient care. Positive, proactive attitude with a can-do mentality. Ability to work effectively and positively in a team. Punctuality is essential for this role.
Desirable
- Excellent IT Skills
- Ultrasound Qualification
- Nurse Prescribing
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Midwife
Desirable
- Experience of working within fertility setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonals skill with staff and patients. Good verbal and written communication skills. Tact and diplomacy particularly when imparting complex and sensitive information. Resilient Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales. Flexible to work shifts to fit with the needs of the service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, as necessary. Ability to work under instruction and within a team to produce a high standard of patient care. Positive, proactive attitude with a can-do mentality. Ability to work effectively and positively in a team. Punctuality is essential for this role.
Desirable
- Excellent IT Skills
- Ultrasound Qualification
- Nurse Prescribing
Additional information
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
