Fertility Nurse Band 6

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

About

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.

We serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we serve.

The Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Key details

Location
Site: St Helier Hospital
Town: Carshalton
Postcode: SM5 1AA
Major / Minor Region: Surrey

Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Permanent: pro rata per annum inc hcas
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (pro rata per annum inc hcas)

Salary
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 pro rata per annum inc hcas
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: Band 6

Specialty
Main area: Assisted Conception

*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job Overview

Fertility Nurse Band 6
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 6 Fertility Nurse to join our friendly team at Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit, St Helier Hospital.

The post holder will be delivering high quality care and providing support and advice for patients undergoing fertility treatment. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining good records in keeping with Trust policies and the HFEA regulations.

This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) with rotational Saturday shift and Bank Holidays.

Previous fertility experience is advantageous. Gynaecological and Midwifery experience is preferred. Fertility training can be facilitated during the role.

For Further Details Please Contact

Kay Kuntawala, Lead Fertility Nurse on 020 8296 3860

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The post holder will provide high quality nursing care and participate in the setting of standards of nursing practice within a cohesive multidisciplinary team across the Epsom and St Helier site.

The expectations within this job description will be met through leadership, visible clinical practice, education and training, and research.

The post holder will be expected to support and assist the nursing team in the department, manage and escalate operational issues daily as appropriate to the senior nurse.

Foster an environment which values education as part of the philosophy of the department.

Co-ordinate/facilitate educational activities for registered and non-registered nursing within the designated practice area.

Improve patient experience and care standards in the clinical area through visibility and partnerships.

Working for our organisation

St Georges, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St Georges Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.

Your application

References: You will be required to provide 3 years of employment/educational history. We do not accept references from personal email addresses such as Hotmail, Gmail etc. therefore please ensure you are providing professional working email addresses within your application form. If you are unable to provide professional email addresses and are invited to an interview, please ensure you advise the interviewers of this - otherwise, this may delay your pre-employment checks.

Closing date

Shortlisting: You will only be contacted via e-mail/SMS by the SWL Recruitment Hub if you are successfully shortlisted for this post. Please ensure that you check your Trac registered e-mail regularly.

DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Disability Advice Line: SWL Recruitment Hub is committed to promoting equity and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We believe that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even more positive impact on the people we serve. For support with job opportunities and reasonable adjustments contact our Confidential Disability Advice Line at: Telephone: 02082963786 Text: 07501066267 Email: .[email protected] Our confidential answering service is available after 5pm.
Applicant requirements

Warning: You must have appropriate UK professional registration. Info: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Person specification
Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NMC Level One Registration

Desirable criteria

• Specialist Post Registration Course
• Degree in Nursing (or related subject)
• Mentorship / teaching qualification
• Management / leadership qualification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Relevant post registration clinical experience
• Experience as a mentor of pre and post registration students
• Shift leading experience
• Ability to teach, educate and facilitate in informal and formal situations

Desirable criteria

• Sign off mentor

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Well-developed leadership skills
• Strong staff management experience
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation and work on own initiative
• Proven ability to balance competing demands on time and prioritise workload
• Positive role model with a robust approach to problem solving
• Ability to facilitate learning and presentation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• IT skills Excel, Powerpoint, etc

Development
Essential criteria

• Evidence of on-going professional development
• Demonstrate an understanding of Risk Management issues
• Demonstrates an understanding of key issues and development in nursing
• Demonstrates an understanding of equal opportunities

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate an active role in Clinical Governance

Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification (616.3) PDF KB
• DBS Policy (101.1) PDF KB
• We're here to care (39.0) DOC KB

Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Kay Kuntawala
Job title: Lead Fertility Nurse
Telephone number: 020 8296 3860