Job summary
Employer heading
Lead Nurse Fertility
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Advert
Job overview
The Women’s Health Service have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed individual to develop and support the leadership within the fertility nursing team at the ‘Homerton Fertility Centre’
You should be a motivated individual with excellent communication skills as well as excellent negotiating skills and provide a high-quality service to our fertility patients and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a proven background and experience within a fertility or gynaecology service.
The post holder will be part of the senior leadership team and work closely with the lead consultant, head of nursing , operational manager, service manager and laboratory director with regards to the ongoing support and development of the fertility nursing team and the service.
The post is currently being offered as full-time, flexible working can be discussed and arranged
The hours of work will be covered Monday to Friday and may include the occasional Saturday
Nurse On call provision in order to meet the needs of this specialist service.
Please note closing date is indicative only, advert may close early if application numbers are high.
Main duties of the job
- Provide direct line management and supervision to the nursing team.
- In partnership with the head of nursing and operational manager, responsible for service development within the nursing team and delivery of service KPIs.
- Provide direct clinical nursing care and support including undertaking an extended nursing
role. - Responsible for ensuring all activity data is completed and sent to the HFEA via electronic IDEAS system; within regulatory timescales.
Working for our organisation
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Fertility Nursing Experience at a senior level band 7 and above
- RN or RM
- Leadership Experience
- Teaching and Assessment Experience
Desirable criteria
- Nurse Prescriber
- Gynaecology Ultrasound Experience / qualification
- Knowledge & Experience of working in a NHS Fertility Centre
- Understanding of Risk, Audit and Governance
Essential
Essential criteria
- Nursing Degree, or working towards or relevant experience
Desirable criteria
- Working towards a Masters or relevant experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the Trust values
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Carron Weekes
- Job title
- Head of Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07831 213 567
- Additional information
Mica Thomas
Lead Nurse
0208 510 7660
Informal visits are encouraged.
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