Clinical Specialist Nurse

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking an enthusiastic registered nurse to join their dynamic Fertility Team. This permanent Band 5-6 post offers a structured training programme for nurses wishing to develop specialist skills in fertility and reproductive medicine. Successful candidates will support fertility treatments and procedures. The role includes providing patient care and maintaining high clinical standards within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are provided.

Benefits

Occupational health services

Flexible working schemes

Paid annual leave

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Comfortable providing nursing care to patients throughout their fertility journey.
• Capable of performing fertility treatment cycles relevant to the role.
• Ability to maintain clinical documentation and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients.
• Monitor and administer fertility medication regimes.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Evidence-based nursing care

Support fertility investigations

Ultrasound scanning

Intrauterine insemination (IUI)

Administrative tasks

Education

Registered nurse qualification

Gynaecology experience

Job description

Role Summary

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients throughout their fertility journey.
• Support fertility investigations and treatment cycles, including ultrasound scanning, perform intrauterine insemination (IUI), perform embryo transfers, and early pregnancy scanning & management (following training).
• Provide and monitor fertility medication regimes in line with Trust and HFEA protocols.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with all HFEA regulations.
• Assist in maintaining infection control standards and safe working environments.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team including consultants, embryologists, counsellors, and administrative staff.

About the Role

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More detail about the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated registered nurse to join our dynamic Fertility Team working in Fertility Exeter. This is a developmental Band 5-6 post, offering a structured training programme for nurses with gynaecology experience who wish to develop specialist skills in fertility and reproductive medicine. The post is a permanent post and offers applicants the opportunity to provide clinical services in the field of human reproduction which includes, but is not limited to, the assessment investigation and management of couples seeking help to conceive, ovulation induction, pelvic ultrasound scanning for fertility purposes, clinical procedures relating to in‑vitro fertilisation (IVF) and embryo transfer, administration of Entonox, and assist with surgical sperm recovery.

Fertility Exeter is one of the main centres for assisted reproductive procedures in the South-West and is licensed by the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA). It provides treatment services to both NHS and self‑funded patients and is based within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust at Heavitree Hospital.

This post is a Band 5 trainee role, who will be required to acquire the knowledge and skills through a training package to become a Band 6 Nurse Specialist in Infertility. This position is also open to those who may already be trained with the necessary skills as a Fertility Specialist Nurse. Those applicants who already hold these skills and competencies would be employed as a Band 6.

The postholder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care for patients and couples undergoing fertility investigations and treatment. Following successful completion of competencies and training objectives, the postholder will progress to a Band 6 Fertility Nurse Specialist, practising autonomously within the service.

Working Pattern

4 days per week (hours per week).

Interview Date

TBC

For further information please contact Mandy Schoter, Clinical Nurse Manager on or email. This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

About Inclusive Employment

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Benefits

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work‑life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter.
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme.

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.