Fertility Nurse for London High-End Clinic Permanent

Job Description & Person Specification - Fertility Nurse for Private Clinic

Salary - Up to £48,000 depending on past experience

Hours - 8am to 4.30pm 37.5hr week which will include a weekend on rota

Department: Nursing

The clinic provides a comprehensive range of fertility treatment (including genetic screening of embryos and donor gametes and eggs), to patients who struggle to conceive, and prides itself in offering patients personalised care, specifically tailored to individual requirements.

The Harley Street location, with its excellent transportation links in the heart of the medical district, boasts a completely self-contained operation, with beautiful consultation rooms, spacious Ultrasound Scan rooms and state of the art laboratory and theatre.

The small friendly team ensures a personal and supportive relationship is developed, not only with patients, but also with colleagues.

As one of the key postholders, the fertility nurse provides clinical and emotional support to patients, as they progress through their treatment journey.

The fertility nurse will:

1. Explain the treatment process and consent patients.
2. Schedule patient treatment.
3. Keep regular contact with patients and usually be the first point of call for clinical queries.
4. Support the management team in delivering departmental goals and objectives.

• Carry out consultations with patients to explain treatment protocols and answer any clinical queries.
• Consent patients at the appropriate stages of the treatment pathway, ensuring they are fully informed.
• Teach patients when and how to administer injections and medications for treatment.
• Prepare prescriptions and dispense medication to patients.
• Draw blood and send to appropriate service provider for analysis and testing.
• Interpret and communicate any results to patients, in line with clinic protocols.
• Respond to patient queries received in person or communicated electronically or via the telephone, using the most appropriate medium and in line with clinic protocols.
• Carry out pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for procedures, including egg collections, embryo transfers, Surgical Sperm Retrievals etc.
• Assist the medical team in theatre, as required.
• Manage the patient’s recovery following the procedure, in line with clinic protocols.
• Carry out regular clinical audits to ensure set standards and requirements are met.
• Support the management team with carrying out Risk Assessments.
• Support the Infection Control lead for the clinic.
• Ensure that clinic meets and exceeds all infection control standards and guidelines.
• Order consumables and other clinical stock items.

• Support the management team maintain and validate medical equipment and devices.
• The above is not an exhaustive list of tasks, and the postholder will be required to perform other duties commensurate with the position or needs of the service.
• The postholder may be required to work at other locations/sites from time to time.
• The postholder must maintain and renew their professional registration on a timely basis.
• The postholder must maintain continued professional development.
• All staff are expected to follow clinic policies and procedures, adhere to the relevant professional and regulatory guidelines as well as industry standards and best practices at all times.
• All staff must conduct themselves with honesty, honour and integrity at all times and uphold the values of the organisation.

Essential

Desirable

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Midwifery.

Knowledge

Registered Nurse or midwife.

Ability to perform ultrasound scans competently.

Ability to prescribe medication.

Experience

At least 1 years’ experience as a Fertility Nurse.

Experience of carrying out audits and Risk Assessments.

Experience of writing protocols, patient information and developing staff competency assessments.

Skills

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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical treatment to non-clinical individuals. Ability to work independently, without supervision.

Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.

Well organised and methodical. Ability to form professional relationships.

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Life Support

If you have the above attributes and are looking for a move to a high-end London Clinic send us your details and we shall respond. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or have already started the process of registering from abroad.