Job summary THIS POST IS OPEN TO REGISTERED MIDWIVES AND NURSES To work as part of a team delivering a high quality standard of care within the Hewitt Fertility Centre Knutsford. To organise, facilitate, and monitor individualised patient care. Undertake the role of a link nurse within the department as and when required. This position is based in Knutsford Main duties of the job As part of the Fertility Team you will gain experience in each of the areas within the fertility unit. This will enable you to work with patients within each of these areas. These include, Assisting at procedures eg egg collections Recovery of patients after sedation and pre and post sedation care Assisting at a variety of clinics, infertility, IVF appointments Teaching patients how to perform injections and explaining treatment cycles/ pathways and drugs involved Assisting at ultrasound appointments and giving information following these appointments. Triaging patients and providing help, guidance and advice via the telephone and also face to face. Develop a knowledge of fertility treatments and care pathways Have an understanding of the regulatory body Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and adhere to the code of practice. Actively participate in audit and the quality management system. Adhere to the trust values and vision. About us Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments. We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families. For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page. UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role. https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 159-LWH-246-24-B Job locations Hewitt Centre 4 Knutsford Business Park Mobberley Road, Knutsford WA16 8ZR Job description Job responsibilities Personally give care to individuals, under the guidance of the team leader, based on agreed Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice. Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times. Manage time and resources efficiently, achieving good communication. Use every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop your knowledge and competence of Fertility nursing. Give support and guidance to untrained staff working in the ward / department Provide care for pre and post operative patients having oocyte collections or embryo transfers under sedation Participate and contribute to the setting and auditing of research based practice to develop new Guidelines and Policies as necessary. Maintain accurate and legible records ensuring patient care is a current reflection of treatment and advice. Participate in the development of good working relationships within the team and ward/department area. When undertaking the role of a link nurse ensure all meetings are attended and actions given are implemented within your remit. When required, and as part of self development, take charge of the ward / department Be responsible for maintaining NMC registration and conforming to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers. The post holder maybe required to work within any of the satellite or transport centres as required Job description Job responsibilities Personally give care to individuals, under the guidance of the team leader, based on agreed Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice. Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times. Manage time and resources efficiently, achieving good communication. Use every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop your knowledge and competence of Fertility nursing. Give support and guidance to untrained staff working in the ward / department Provide care for pre and post operative patients having oocyte collections or embryo transfers under sedation Participate and contribute to the setting and auditing of research based practice to develop new Guidelines and Policies as necessary. Maintain accurate and legible records ensuring patient care is a current reflection of treatment and advice. Participate in the development of good working relationships within the team and ward/department area. When undertaking the role of a link nurse ensure all meetings are attended and actions given are implemented within your remit. When required, and as part of self development, take charge of the ward / department Be responsible for maintaining NMC registration and conforming to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers. The post holder maybe required to work within any of the satellite or transport centres as required Person Specification Special Conditions Essential Fully Completed Application Form Flexible Working Internal Rotation Personal Qualities Essential Self Motivated Good Communicator Confident Approach Committed to Service Development Managerial Competencies Essential Numerate Problem Solving Time Management People Management Adhere to Hospital Policies & Guidelines Health & Safety Control of Infection COSHH Desirable Awareness of Trust and Division web-site information Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Maintain Own Continuing Education Interest/Awareness of : I.T./ NHS Professional / Vocational Issues Desirable Audit / Research Experience Essential 1 years' experience as a qualified registered Nurse Desirable Gynae / Fertility Background/Training Qualifications and Learning Essential RGN / RM with relevant experience and competency Working Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Scope of Professional Practice Standards for the Administration of Medicine Records & Record Keeping Awareness of the HFEA code of practice Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration. Evidence of Professional/Vocational Development Desirable ENB 998 or equivalent Person Specification Special Conditions Essential Fully Completed Application Form Flexible Working Internal Rotation Personal Qualities Essential Self Motivated Good Communicator Confident Approach Committed to Service Development Managerial Competencies Essential Numerate Problem Solving Time Management People Management Adhere to Hospital Policies & Guidelines Health & Safety Control of Infection COSHH Desirable Awareness of Trust and Division web-site information Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Maintain Own Continuing Education Interest/Awareness of : I.T./ NHS Professional / Vocational Issues Desirable Audit / Research Experience Essential 1 years' experience as a qualified registered Nurse Desirable Gynae / Fertility Background/Training Qualifications and Learning Essential RGN / RM with relevant experience and competency Working Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct Scope of Professional Practice Standards for the Administration of Medicine Records & Record Keeping Awareness of the HFEA code of practice Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration. Evidence of Professional/Vocational Development Desirable ENB 998 or equivalent Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Address Hewitt Centre 4 Knutsford Business Park Mobberley Road, Knutsford WA16 8ZR Employer's website https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)