Sister/Charge Nurse- IVF

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Sister/Charge Nurse to join their IVF team. This permanent, full-time role involves supporting the Nursing Manager, leading patient care activities, and ensuring compliance with HFEA standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive IVF experience, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional care. The position offers competitive salary, flexible benefits including private healthcare, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season ticket loan

Group life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as Midwife or General Adult Nurse.
• Substantial experience in IVF at a senior level.
• Strong grasp of safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursing Manager with daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with HFEA standards.
• Lead patient care and conduct audits.

Skills

NMC registration

Extensive IVF experience

Knowledge of safety and compliance standards

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Sister/Charge Nurse-IVF

Location: London, The Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, Great Portland Street

Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm (working four days per week), plus rotational weekend work

Salary: Competitive

We’re looking for a Sister/Charge Nurse to join our IVF team at The Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. As one of the UK’s leading fertility centres, we offer advanced treatments and a fully integrated electronic system, supported by on-site pharmacy and seamless access to maternity services. You’ll be part of a dedicated, highly skilled team that prides itself on delivering five-star care in a respectful, collaborative environment.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse in IVF, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Nursing Manager with daily operations, leading by example in patient care and ensuring compliance with HFEA standards. You’ll prioritise safety through audits and risk assessments, deputise for the manager when needed, and work closely with maternity and embryology teams to provide exceptional care. This role includes rotational weekend work and weekly on‑call responsibilities, so flexibility and commitment are essential. You’ll also have the chance to work alongside renowned consultants in reproductive medicine, with access to learning and development programmes including scanning and prescribing skills.

What you’ll bring

• NMC registration (Midwife or General Adult Nurse)
• Extensive IVF experience at senior level
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality and compliance standards
• Ability to lead by example and support team development
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology and facilities. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy unrivalled opportunities for career progression, flexible benefits and working conditions that prioritise your wellbeing.

As a Sister/Charge Nurse in IVF, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Group life assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring your full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.