Job summary
If
you join CRGW/Care Fertility, youll join a company that will invest in your
career development and training.
Youll join a passionate team that strives to provide a world
class service to our patients on their journey to having a family. Patient
experience is of great importance to us, we believe that family is for
everybody and everybody should have the best experience possible. Youll help
to make sure that every one of our patients receives the greatest care and
support possible
As
a Specialist Fertility Nurse/Midwife (or Specialist Fertility Practitioner
as well call you), youll
provide information and advice on our treatments to patients, as well as any
emotional support. Youll co-ordinate treatment cycle plans, coach
our patients to self-administer fertility drugs, and care for our patients pre
and post theatre as well as in the clinic.
The role is varied and will include:
- Performing
venepuncture, interpreting and giving blood results when necessary (training
will be provided for venepuncture and cannulation if required).
- Perform
basic patient assessments, venepuncture and undertake pre-treatment
consultations
- Assist
in theatre procedures, including egg collections, embryo transfers, IUIs and
Hy Co Sy
We are very committed to our nursing/midwifery teams and share
best practice across the CRGW/Care group.We support training and
conferences.Many of our nurses have extended their roles and are working
as Advanced Nurse Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
About you:
Youre a great team player, a real people person, you love helping
others and youre passionate about patient care.
Youre just as passionate about your own personal and professional
development and want to be the best nurse/midwife you can be and well help
you to get there.
Youll need the following
skills/experience:
- Essential
to be registered with the NMC as a nurse or midwife, with post registration
experience working within an acute hospital setting.
- Essential
to have experience of fertility/IVF
- Essential
to have Level 7 Masters in medical imaging or equivalent ultrasound
qualification
- Desirable
to either perform sedation,perform embryo transfersor prescribe.
Location/Benefits:
Working on
a rota from either
08:00-16:00 or 08:30-16:30 Mon to Fri (with 1 in 3 weekends)
Based at
our clinic at Rhodfa Marics, Llantrisant CF72 8XL, however you may occasionally
be required to support our Bristol (BS32 4JT) or Swansea (SA4 9HJ) clinics due to operational needs. If you
drive, we have free onsite parking.
In a company where hard work and great results are recognised, you can
look forward to a supportive culture of collaboration where we value each
other.
- Salary of
between £34,000 and £42,000 (depending on qualifications, skills or experience)
- 33 Days
annual leave (inc. public holidays)
- Pension
scheme
- Life
assurance
- A range
of other benefits including retail discounts, a wellbeing hub, holiday trading
About us
Were CRGW/Care Fertility, the largest private provider of IVF
and fertility treatment in the UK.
We draw on the
knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists,
nurses and support teams who all work together to ensure our patients get the very
best fertility treatment.
We are leading the
future of fertility healthcare and we help our patients through the most
innovative science supported by exceptional and intuitive digital experience.
We dont just care, we
are Care.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
A registered practitioner who works well as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering fertility care within a clinic setting.
This practitioner has developed their knowledge and expertise in the specialism of fertility care and practice and undertakes clinical practice / therapeutic interventions with patients (and their partner).
They supervise the practice of others and are actively engaged in teaching, and quality improvement.
This practitioner has a holistic view of fertility care and can make clinical decisions based on an accurate assessment of the situation.
Registered practitioner with a UK professional regulatory body
This practitioner has demonstratable expertise in fertility care and has experience of working in this specialism.
Can plan and organise care and determine which aspects of a situation is important and is therefore able to prioritise clinical care effectively and safely.
Is proficient in the delivery of their care, continuously seeking to improve care, patient experience and team working.
They work at graduate level and are developing their practice to postgraduate level with certification or level 7 modules (or equivalent experience) and porfolios to support their advance clinical competencies such as sedation, ultrasound practice, non medical prescribing or embryo transfers.
Role accountabilities and duties:
Quality
Uphold the reputation of the team and organisation.
Seeks a chaperone where needed and does this aligned to the policy/guideline.
Acts as a role model for other team members.
Adheres to the NMC Code in relation to both paper based and electronic records.
Engages in audits of record keeping standards.
Seeks to document individualised patient care delivery.
Operational
Works effectively with the multidisciplinary team, shares knowledge and expertise for the benefit of patients, the team and organisation
Ensures their practice meets best available evidence and is accountable for the care they deliver.
Takes part in covering the on-call telephone.
Where required leads the effective functioning of the satellite services in partnership with the Clinic Director and Clinic Nurse Manager.
People
Supports and promotes patients individuality and dignity.
Offers emotional support using advanced communication skills.
Clinical
Theatre preparation and assistance
Undertake nurse planning meetings with patients
Undertakes patients fertility assessments using effective communication skills demonstrated through patient feedback.
Advises on pre-conception care based on best available evidence and clinic guidance.
Undertakes treatment cycle planning with partnership with the patient (and their partner).
Communicates well with patients and their partners, using advanced communication skills and proactively seeks feedback.
Undertakes Folliculogram checks.
Undertakes and is competent in extended scope practice such as:
FET
IUI
Biopsy
Sedation
Non-medical prescribing
Uses patient information well to support informed decision making.
Is competent in consent practice and procedure adhering to best practice as determined by the HFEA.
Is competent in all aspects of medicines management in fertility care and has successfully completed the CARE fertility medicines management competency training.
Is competent to administer medicines intravenously and has successfully completed IV drug administration training, always adhering to ANTT.
Competent in using Patient Group Directives and actively engages in related CPD.
Understands fully the HFEA definition of legal parenthood and provides accurate support and guidance to patients (and their partners) and can advise other members of the team.
Complies with policy and actively promotes infection prevention and control, which includes universal precautions, hand hygiene and cleaning of the clinical environment appropriately.
Supervise and train other members of the team to ensure standards are consistent.
Undertakes venepuncture and cannulation are undertaken using Aseptic No Touch Technique (ANTT) aligned to best practice policy and SOP
May act as the clinic lead for IP&C
Has completed the abdominal scanning training programme.
Undertakes Abdominal scanning with consent and proactively maintains their competency and skills.
Ensures the clinical record is stored and maintained in line with policy/guidance.
Supports other members of the team when learning this skill.
Governance and safety
Works within the limit of their expertise and competency and always promotes patient safety, reducing the risk of harm associated with their own practice.
Always adheres to duty of candour and supports informed decision making.
Identifies opportunity for improvement of practice and uses their knowledge and experience to develop and introduce better ways of working.
Has successfully completed and is up to date with safeguarding training at level 2, and as such is able to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns.
Confidentiality and data
Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice and Cares standard operating procedures.
Handle patient data responsibly by completing data protection training, following Company requirements for data protection and information governance.
Adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data Protection Act 2018.
Maintain knowledge and develop professionally
Be up to date with clinical protocols, patient information and standard operating procedures by actively participating in professional update activities provided by the Company.
Actively participate in the Personal Development Review process and the competency assessment processes.
Take ownership of your learning and skill development and engage with the learning opportunities available. Challenge yourself to develop further.
Take ownership of your revalidation and engage with the relevant team members to achieve this within the timescale required.
Job revision
The key accountabilities, responsibilities and duties of the role are inclusive but not limited to the detail included in this job description. Role requirements continually evolve. It is the practice of this Care Fertility Group Limited to periodically examine an employee's job descriptions and to update it to ensure that that it represents the role that is being performed.
The process of role review is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with the employee. We will strive to reach agreement to implement reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to mandate changes to the job description commensurate with the employees level in the organisation following consultation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A registered practitioner who works well as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering fertility care within a clinic setting.
This practitioner has developed their knowledge and expertise in the specialism of fertility care and practice and undertakes clinical practice / therapeutic interventions with patients (and their partner).
They supervise the practice of others and are actively engaged in teaching, and quality improvement.
This practitioner has a holistic view of fertility care and can make clinical decisions based on an accurate assessment of the situation.
Registered practitioner with a UK professional regulatory body
This practitioner has demonstratable expertise in fertility care and has experience of working in this specialism.
Can plan and organise care and determine which aspects of a situation is important and is therefore able to prioritise clinical care effectively and safely.
Is proficient in the delivery of their care, continuously seeking to improve care, patient experience and team working.
They work at graduate level and are developing their practice to postgraduate level with certification or level 7 modules (or equivalent experience) and porfolios to support their advance clinical competencies such as sedation, ultrasound practice, non medical prescribing or embryo transfers.
Role accountabilities and duties:
Quality
Uphold the reputation of the team and organisation.
Seeks a chaperone where needed and does this aligned to the policy/guideline.
Acts as a role model for other team members.
Adheres to the NMC Code in relation to both paper based and electronic records.
Engages in audits of record keeping standards.
Seeks to document individualised patient care delivery.
Operational
Works effectively with the multidisciplinary team, shares knowledge and expertise for the benefit of patients, the team and organisation
Ensures their practice meets best available evidence and is accountable for the care they deliver.
Takes part in covering the on-call telephone.
Where required leads the effective functioning of the satellite services in partnership with the Clinic Director and Clinic Nurse Manager.
People
Supports and promotes patients individuality and dignity.
Offers emotional support using advanced communication skills.
Clinical
Theatre preparation and assistance
Undertake nurse planning meetings with patients
Undertakes patients fertility assessments using effective communication skills demonstrated through patient feedback.
Advises on pre-conception care based on best available evidence and clinic guidance.
Undertakes treatment cycle planning with partnership with the patient (and their partner).
Communicates well with patients and their partners, using advanced communication skills and proactively seeks feedback.
Undertakes Folliculogram checks.
Undertakes and is competent in extended scope practice such as:
FET
IUI
Biopsy
Sedation
Non-medical prescribing
Uses patient information well to support informed decision making.
Is competent in consent practice and procedure adhering to best practice as determined by the HFEA.
Is competent in all aspects of medicines management in fertility care and has successfully completed the CARE fertility medicines management competency training.
Is competent to administer medicines intravenously and has successfully completed IV drug administration training, always adhering to ANTT.
Competent in using Patient Group Directives and actively engages in related CPD.
Understands fully the HFEA definition of legal parenthood and provides accurate support and guidance to patients (and their partners) and can advise other members of the team.
Complies with policy and actively promotes infection prevention and control, which includes universal precautions, hand hygiene and cleaning of the clinical environment appropriately.
Supervise and train other members of the team to ensure standards are consistent.
Undertakes venepuncture and cannulation are undertaken using Aseptic No Touch Technique (ANTT) aligned to best practice policy and SOP
May act as the clinic lead for IP&C
Has completed the abdominal scanning training programme.
Undertakes Abdominal scanning with consent and proactively maintains their competency and skills.
Ensures the clinical record is stored and maintained in line with policy/guidance.
Supports other members of the team when learning this skill.
Governance and safety
Works within the limit of their expertise and competency and always promotes patient safety, reducing the risk of harm associated with their own practice.
Always adheres to duty of candour and supports informed decision making.
Identifies opportunity for improvement of practice and uses their knowledge and experience to develop and introduce better ways of working.
Has successfully completed and is up to date with safeguarding training at level 2, and as such is able to identify and escalate safeguarding concerns.
Confidentiality and data
Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice and Cares standard operating procedures.
Handle patient data responsibly by completing data protection training, following Company requirements for data protection and information governance.
Adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data Protection Act 2018.
Maintain knowledge and develop professionally
Be up to date with clinical protocols, patient information and standard operating procedures by actively participating in professional update activities provided by the Company.
Actively participate in the Personal Development Review process and the competency assessment processes.
Take ownership of your learning and skill development and engage with the learning opportunities available. Challenge yourself to develop further.
Take ownership of your revalidation and engage with the relevant team members to achieve this within the timescale required.
Job revision
The key accountabilities, responsibilities and duties of the role are inclusive but not limited to the detail included in this job description. Role requirements continually evolve. It is the practice of this Care Fertility Group Limited to periodically examine an employee's job descriptions and to update it to ensure that that it represents the role that is being performed.
The process of role review is jointly conducted by each manager in consultation with the employee. We will strive to reach agreement to implement reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible management reserves the right to mandate changes to the job description commensurate with the employees level in the organisation following consultation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Essential to be registered with the NMC as a nurse or midwife, with post registration experience working within an acute hospital setting.
- Essential to have Level 7 Masters in medical imaging or equivalent ultrasound qualification
Experience
Essential
- Essential to have experience of fertility/IVF
Desirable
- Desirable to either perform sedation, perform embryo transfers or prescribe.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Desirable
- Essential to be registered with the NMC as a nurse or midwife, with post registration experience working within an acute hospital setting.
- Essential to have Level 7 Masters in medical imaging or equivalent ultrasound qualification
Experience
Essential
- Essential to have experience of fertility/IVF
Desirable
- Desirable to either perform sedation, perform embryo transfers or prescribe.
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).