Job Description & Person Specification - Fertility Nurse for Private Clinic Boreham Wood
Salary - Up to £40,000 depending on past experience, a newly qualified Nurse, Midwife up to a Fertility Nurse
Experience - Must be a UK registered Nurse for this post
Location - Boreham Wood - must be a driver & free parking at the Clinic
Hours - 9am to 5.30pm (must be flexible) which will include a weekend on rota
Department: Nursing
Our client has been formally established for a while based in a high-end since clinic. The Clinical Director has a vast experience within Fertility and is also a Embryologist.
The clinic provides a comprehensive range of fertility treatment (including genetic screening of embryos and donor gametes and eggs), to patients who struggle to conceive, and prides itself in offering patients personalised care, specifically tailored to individual requirements.
The location boasts a completely self-contained operation, with beautiful consultation rooms, spacious Ultrasound Scan rooms and state of the art laboratory and theatre with ample parking for staff and clients.
The small friendly team ensures a personal and supportive relationship is developed, not only with patients, but also with colleagues.
As one of the key postholders, the fertility nurse provides clinical and emotional support to patients, as they progress through their treatment journey.
The fertility nurse will:
*Explain the treatment process and consent patients.
*Schedule patient treatment.
*Keep regular contact with patients and usually be the first point of call for clinical queries.
*Support the management team in delivering departmental goals and objectives.
General duties
*Carry out consultations with patients to explain treatment protocols and answer any clinical queries.
*Consent patients at the appropriate stages of the treatment pathway, ensuring they are fully informed.
*Teach patients when and how to administer injections and medications for treatment.
*Prepare prescriptions and dispense medication to patients.
*Draw blood and send to appropriate service provider for analysis and testing.
*Interpret and communicate any results to patients, in line with clinic protocols.
*Respond to patient queries received in person or communicated electronically or via the telephone, using the most appropriate medium and in line with clinic protocols.
*Carry out pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for procedures, including egg collections, embryo transfers, Surgical Sperm Retrievals etc.
*Assist the medical team in theatre, as required.
*Manage the patient’s recovery following the procedure, in line with clinic protocols.
*Carry out regular clinical audits to ensure set standards and requirements are met.
*Support the management team with carrying out Risk Assessments.
*Support the Infection Control lead for the clinic.
*Ensure that clinic meets and exceeds all infection control standards and guidelines.
*Order consumables and other clinical stock items.
*Support the management team maintain and validate medical equipment and devices.
*The above is not an exhaustive list of tasks, and the postholder will be required to perform other duties commensurate with the position or needs of the service.
*The postholder must maintain and renew their professional registration on a timely basis.
*The postholder must maintain continued professional development.
*All staff are expected to follow clinic policies and procedures, adhere to the relevant professional and regulatory guidelines as well as industry standards and best practices at all times.
*All staff must conduct themselves with honesty, honour and integrity at all times and uphold the values of the organisation.
Essential
Desirable
Education
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent).
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Midwifery-Training will be given for the right person.
Knowledge
Registered Nurse/ Fertility Nurse or midwife. Can accept Nurses in the process of registration in the UK
Ability to perform ultrasound scans competently.
Ability to prescribe medication.
Experience
At least 1 years’ experience as a Fertility Nurse or a UK registered Nurse looking for a post in Fertility.
Experience of carrying out audits and Risk Assessments.
Experience of writing protocols, patient information and developing staff competency assessments.
Skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex medical treatment to non-clinical individuals. Ability to work independently, without supervision.
Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Able to prioritise and manage conflicting demands.
Well organised and methodical. Ability to form professional relationships.
Phlebotomy
Cannulation
Life Support
If you have the above attributes and are looking for a move to a high-end Clinic based in Boreham Wood Hertfordshire send us your details and we shall respond. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and are a registered UK Nurse.