Advanced Nurse Practitioner Band 8A (Trainee Band 7)

Liverpool Women'S Nhs Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Women's NHS FT is recruiting for a Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Hewitt Fertility Centre Liverpool to provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary fertility team. The post covers autonomous nurse-led clinics, embryo transfers and trans-vaginal/abdominal ultrasound scanning, with development toward advanced practice and critical decision making in line with NMC standards.

The role includes working under the Trust's pathways, contributing to service development and

Qualifications

• NMC registered nurse with reproductive medicine experience.
• Advanced practice training and progression.
• Experience in fertility services and embryo transfer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead autonomous nurse-led clinics in fertility.
• Perform embryo transfers and ultrasound scanning.
• Contribute to clinical governance and evidence-based practice.
• Supervise junior staff and students where appropriate.
• Ensure documentation meets NMC and Trust guidelines.

Skills

Autonomy

Clinical leadership

NMC Code

Advanced practice

Ultrasound skills

Prescribing

Education

NMC Nursing Registration

Advanced Practice MSc

BSc in Nursing

Tools

Ultrasound accreditation

BFS Embryo transfer accreditation

BFS Trans-Vaginal Ultrasound

Nurse Prescribing

Job description

Job summary An exciting opportunity to join Hewitt Fertility Centre Liverpool as a Trainee Advanced Nurse Practitioner.

Job Summary Work as a clinical expert and role model and provide practice development and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Use expert knowledge to investigate and manage patients referred for specialist fertility treatment

Ensure that all interventions are based on scientific rationale, evidence based standards of care and current best practice guidelines and pathways.

Demonstrate highly developed and advanced specialist knowledge and skills through innovative practice providing increased levels of autonomy.

Support the Matron and wider members of the Divisional Management team in achieving the strategic objectives for the Care Group and the Trust.

It is expected that the individual will work as a clinical expert and role model and provide practice development and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment. They will act as a Specialist Fertility Nurse Practitioner

The post holder may be required to work within any of the satellite or transport centres as required

Provide autonomous Nurse-Led Fertility Clinic's, Embryo Transfers and Trans-Vaginal and/or abdominal Ultrasound Scanning.

Ensure that all four pillars of advanced practice are covered in the work undertaken in practice.

Main duties of the job Key Relationships

• Work within trust policies and protocols and accountability to ensure that all practice complies within their remit are complying with Trust and NMC guidance and standards.
• Act as an advocate for the patient, demonstrating and establishing a relationship of trust with patients and their families.
• Communicates and agrees with the patient, their determined plan of care in accordance to National and local guidelines and best practice at all times
• Work with the multi-professional team including the senior nursing and medical management team, and other professionals from transport or satellite centres.
• Maintain efficient and effective communication and working relationships with other professional groups and staff working within the trust
• Identify act and liaise with inter agencies regarding safeguarding issues
• Assist with orientation programmes which familiarise new members of staff with the organisational and clinical demands of the service.
• Supervise the work of the non-registered staff, including nursing and medical students in conjunction with Higher Institutes of Education
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation at all times

About us Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.

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Details

Date posted 03 September 2026

Pay scheme Agenda for change

Band Band 8a

Salary £57,528 to £64,750 a year

Paid band 7 whilst training uplift to 8A when training complete

Contract Permanent

Working pattern Full-time

Reference number 159-LWH-196-26

Job locations Liverpool Womens Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities See JD attached

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical

• At all times work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Ensure the nursing activities within the service and clinic reach the required professional standard. Coordinate the clinic teams, identify and monitor care priorities and organise workload for identified group of patients in the Division
• Ensure all interventions are based on scientific rationale, evidence-based standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Guided by clearly defined Trust policies, protocols or codes of conduct- Work is managed rather than supervised and results outcomes are assessed at agreed intervals
• Responsible for initiating appropriate and timely consultation and / or referral when the problem exceeds nursing expertise.
• Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy, critical judgement, acting as an expert practitioner and role model, demonstrating advanced skills and knowledge to professional staff and patients.
• Ensure that accurate and comprehensive nursing records are maintained using appropriate documentation, adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and Trust policy, pertaining to patient confidentiality, data protection and in line with HFEA / RCOG guidelines.
• Motivate colleagues and self to deliver high standards of care in line with the clinic philosophy and Trust strategic objective. Advise junior staff and students on care strategies and provide rationale and teaching of evidence-based care to other team members.
• Deliver skilled, high quality, expert and evidence-based nursing care to all patients and their partners attending the department. To undertake nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet the patient and partner needs. To deliver care in accordance with identified standards and contribute toward the monitoring and development of standards
• To be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies in this clinical speciality, able to interpret information and take appropriate action and lead others to do so. Manage challenging and difficult situations with a professional and emotionally appropriate response, ensuring the needs of the patient remain paramount.
• To be personally competent in the use of all equipment and technology in the area and ensuring that it is always serviced and kept in good order. Responsible for ensuring that all staff within the area is also competent and that all training is recorded appropriately according to Trust Policy and NMC guidelines.
• To work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure co-ordination of appropriate inputs to a patients treatment. To be actively involved in referring to other agencies and specialities, Therapy services, Safeguarding Team, etc.
• Participate and assist in setting standards of patient care and clinical pathways based on sound research findings.
• To be competent and abide by statutory rules and regulations concerning the safe custody and administration of drugs to all patients.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team in supporting patients and their partners during the delivery of bad or distressing news. Be able to give and manage the breaking of bad / distressing news and ensure the patients and their partners are treated with sensitivity and responsive of their needs.
• Be aware of the psychological, social and emotional needs of patients and their partners in relation to undergoing fertility treatment and effectively minimise their stress.
• Undertakes relevant clinical skills and functions commensurate with the role requirements, following appropriate training and assessment and assist in the training of junior staff
• Monitor and action as required standards of cleanliness and the patient environment within the clinical area.
• Demonstrate awareness when eliciting sensitive information from patients in relation to their condition and treatment.
• Communicates health advice and instruction appropriately utilising evidence-based rationale.
• To analyse and interpret national recommendation i.e. NSF / NICE /RCOG guidance and formulate action plans to achieve compliance from a nursing perspective.
• Interpret the impact of public health data / information in evaluating patients needs, pattern of disease and effectiveness of interventions / programme of care.
• To promote expert practice, facilitating the development of others by acting as a role model, mentor and supervisor in practice, also providing advice to the multi-professional team across the range of agencies.
• The post holder may also be required to work within the transport or satellite units if required to do so.
• To always comply with any regulations issued by the Trust especially those governing Health and Safety at Work and Infection Prevention and Control to ensure that any defects which may affect safety at work are brought to the attention of the appropriate manager.
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Registered General Nurse- NMC Professional
• Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by specialist clinical training / short courses
• Recognised teaching/ mentorship qualification ( ENB998 C&G 703 or equivalent)
• Evidence of ongoing dynamic continuing professional development within the speciality linked to demonstrable clinical competencies.
• Meets the HEI academic requirements for enrolling on an Advanced Practice MSc course
• Experience of working within the field of Reproductive Medicine
• Specialist expertise within Reproductive Medicine and experience of developing specialised programmes care providing specialised advice regarding care
• Experience of working as core member of multidisciplinary team
• Proposes policy or service changes, experience of protocol development within area
• Nurse Prescribing
• BFS Embryo transfer accreditation or experience
• BFS Trans-Vaginal and/or abdominal Ultrasound accreditation or experience
• Delivering nurse led clinics within a Reproductive Medicine or General Infertility department
• Counselling skills
• Presentation Skills

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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).

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