The post holder will be responsible for the overall daily operational and human resource management of the fertility nurse team within the Cotswold Fertility Unit. They are responsible for the administration and organisation of the assisted conception programmes. They will provide nursing care, support and advice to fertility unit patients.
The focus of this role is clinical leadership providing appropriate intervention, support and clinical expertise to deliver a safe clinical pathway that promotes high quality care through role modelling, expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education., Perform clinical tasks and specialist fertility / IVF nursing procedures e.g. ultrasound scanning to include follicular tracking, early pregnancy, baseline assessment scans within agreed and HyCosy Clinic and symptom management.
Responsible for the administration and organisation of the assisted conception programmes. Provide nursing care, support and advice to fertility unit patients. Act as a link between the multidisciplinary team and the patient. Ensure trust policies are understood and adhered to.
To ensure that all responsible nursing and midwifery staff are effectively line managed within the Cotswold Fertility Unit and developed to achieve their own and their departmental objectives which in turn will meet the service line objectives, the trust's strategic priorities, commissioning intentions, HFEA and CQC requirements
Propose & develop effective policies & quality assurance mechanisms related to ultrasound procedures, assisted reproductive treatments that impact locally & other disciplines
Clinical leadership providing appropriate intervention, support and clinical expertise to deliver a safe clinical pathway that promotes high quality care through role modelling, expert clinical skills, promoting best practice, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration and providing education
Comply with the NMC Code of Conduct, NHS standards and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)
Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated nurse or midwife with a passion for fertility? Join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at the Cotswold Fertility Unit (CFU) and you'll be part of a dedicated team that delivers exceptional care to women and couples undergoing fertility procedures and investigations. Manage treatment scheduling and consultations, including health education and promotion, while providing vital psychological support throughout the patient journey
We're looking for a driven, forward-thinking person with an innovative approach to delivering high-quality specialist fertility care. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with extensive fertility experience to lead our nursing team. While experience in ultrasound scanning is preferred, we offer training for the right candidate
This role is for 32 hours per week, with shift patterns from Monday to Friday. If you are passionate about advancing fertility care and excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you
NHS AfC: Band 7
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support., Gloucestershire Hospitals is one of the largest hospital trusts in England serving a diverse population of almost 620,000 people. We provide acute hospital services from two large district general hospitals, Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. Maternity Services are also provided at Stroud Maternity Hospital.
Our people are at the heart of what we do. Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care across a range of clinical areas. We also have exceptional teams of professional services staff underpinning our vision every step of the way.
Cotswold Fertility Unit is located in Cheltenham, away from the main hospital sites, situated alongside primary care services.
We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity for everyone, valuing and celebrating differences and encouraging a workplace and culture where all can thrive. We endeavour to ensure each and every person working in our organisation feel respected and valued. Respecting and valuing differences will help to ensure that our policies and services reflect the needs and experiences of the people and community we serve.