Main area: Assisted conception, Women's Health
Grade Band: 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (no call hours may be required)
Job ref: 396-6952763-GO-PB-Z
Employer: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Kingston Hospital
Town: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 pa incl HCAS (outer) pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 11/04/2025 12:00
Junior Sister - Assisted Conception Unit
Band 6
Home, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our Trust values
* Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
* Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
* Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
* Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Junior Sister to join our Assisted Conception Unit. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients undergoing assisted conception and fertility treatments, supporting the nursing team and ensuring the smooth running of the unit.
Main duties of the job
You will assist in delivering patient care, ensure clinical protocols are followed, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to excellent patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse with experience in a fertility, gynecology, or relevant healthcare setting. Strong communication skills and a passion for patient care and continuous professional development are essential.
If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of patients and work within a dynamic, supportive team, we encourage you to apply.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* Evidence of further education related to assisted conception
Experience
* Experience in fertility and assisted conception
Skills and knowledge
* Ability to work as a team
* Ability to work autonomously
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Previous experience of working autonomously to care for patients undergoing assisted conception
Your application: Please ensure your supporting statement aligns with the job description and person specification, as your application will be assessed against these criteria.
References: Please provide 3 years of employment/educational history with professional email addresses (not personal ones like Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot supply these, inform the interviewers to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.
Closing date: To keep our recruitment process efficient, some vacancies may be capped and closed early once we receive a sufficient number of applications.
DBS: We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults at risk of harm. For roles involving direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Application numbers
This vacancy may have an application cap, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. Ensure your supporting statement clearly shows how you meet the job specifications.
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