Fertility Nurse

Our environment is non-clinical and purposefully designed to promote a calming and relaxing atmosphere for our patients and employees.

What makes a Surrey Park Clinic Employee:

· Execution - we look for employees who can execute tasks and deliver results.

· Flare - We encourage teams to be creative, think outside the box and work with compassion and resilience.

· Empowerment - We are committed to helping lift each other up and working together to achieve our goals and aspirations.

Job Purpose

As a Fertility Nurse, you'll provide information and advice on our treatments to

patients, as well as any emotional support. You'll coach our patients to self-

administer fertility drugs, help to support with booking of procedures, support for our

patients pre and post procedures.

You'll play a huge part in a team that strives to provide a world class service to our

patients on their journey to having a baby.

Patient experience is of huge importance to us, we believe that family is for

everybody and everybody should have the greatest experience possible.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist in the daily running of the fertility clinic, coordinating treatment cycle

plans

· Perform venepuncture

· Participate in on-going Quality Management by participating in the

undertaking of audits and risk assessments

· Compliance to legislative and organisational codes of practice

· Support other areas of the clinic when required, including Consultants and Drs, As a Fertility Nurse / Fertility Midwife at The Surrey Park Clinic, you will provide

advice, information, support and clinical care throughout the patient's journey. You

will work with the multi-disciplinary team in coordinating treatment cycles and

providing our patients with the best possible treatment experience and as a team

giving each patient the very best chance of success. As a member of the team, you

will carry out your roles in a way that supports and delivers our shared values. You

are caring, patient focused and committed to do your best.

Role accountabilities and duties:

· Advice and information provision

· Provide advice and information to patients, giving patients time and support in

understanding their treatment plan and answering patient queries throughout their

treatment journey.

· This will be dealing with questions face to face and over the telephone/ video call

and resolving any queries or problems.

· Meeting the diverse needs of our patients and having an inclusive approach and

embracing diversity.

· Being up to date with the regulatory and governance framework by following The

Surrey Park Clinics induction and learning pathways and participating in the

competency assessment process.

· Supporting patients with the consent to treatment process, ensuring patients are

appropriately informed and aware of the consent requirements and implications.

· Ensure the consent process is complete in accordance with consent policies and

standard operating procedures.

· Teaching patients to inject fertility drugs and how to administer other medications

during the treatment process.

· Advising patients on the next steps of treatment following blood test results and

ultrasound scans results.

· Providing emotional support to patients with empathy and understanding.

· Signposting patients to The Surrey Park Clinics counselling support services and any

relevant external support services.

· Participate in patient events and be an ambassador for The Surrey Park Clinic.

Clinical duties

· To undertake clinical duties in an outpatient setting supporting consultations and

monitoring of treatment cycles and determining next steps with the support of the

clinical team.

· To undertake clinical duties in the day case setting including preparing the Procedure

Room, assisting with procedures and undertake recovery of patients.

· The Fertility Nurse / Fertility Midwife post has the potential to grow by extending

clinical responsibilities.

· This could include ultrasound scanning, prescribing and consulting. This will depend on the operational needs of the clinic and depend on the training, experience and competency of the job holder.

Systems and digital processes

· Input data, find information on the clinical patient database and follow the system

pathways to ensure accurate record keeping and efficient and safe processes.

· Embrace developments and new systems to maximise results and efficiency.

· Suggest new ideas and improvements.

· Use Gmail to communicate effectively with colleagues.

· Teamwork and collaboration

· To work collaboratively and build trusted relationships with team colleagues and the

wider multi-disciplinary team.

· Communicate in an engaging way to build relationships.

· To actively participate in team meetings and clinic meetings, participate where

possible in development projects, forums or research and development projects.

· Be supportive of new ideas and their implementation.

· Openly sharing knowledge with colleagues and being a supportive mentor to others.

· Treat everyone fairly and equally and encourage and embrace diversity within the

team.

Governance and safety

· Together, with the multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that all processes are followed in

accordance with the standard operating procedures.

· Maintain accurate and timely records.

· Maintain all standards of professionalism, performed to the Nursing and Midwifery

Code.

· Ensure role is performed in compliance with the HFEA Code of Conduct.

· Act with integrity, being open and honest so that we learn from each other and

achieve better outcomes.

· Support quality management practices including participating in audit activities.

· Follow Infection Control and Prevention policies and requirements.

· Assist with supply, dispensing and the safe keeping of drugs in accordance with The

Surrey Park Clinics policies, RCN Medicines Management 2020 and the NMC Code.

· Follow Adult Safeguarding policy and requirements.

· Comply with Health and Safety policies and reporting requirements.

· Undertake mandatory training and actively participate in the learning pathways

provided by the Company.

· Confidentiality and data Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times in

accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice and Cares standard operating

procedures.

· To handle patient data responsibility by completing training on data protection and

· following Company requirements on data protection and information governance.

· Adhere to the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation 2016 and Data

Protection Act 2018.

· Maintain knowledge and develop professionally

· Be up to date with clinical protocols, patient information and standard operating

procedures by actively participating in professional update activities provided by the

Company.

· Actively participate in the Personal Development Review process and the

competency assessment processes.

· A qualification in adult nursing - Degree/ Diploma

· Must be a registered NMC Nurse

· Post registration experience working within an acute hospital

· Evidence of CPD in fertility/gynae/women's health

· Phlebotomy

· Expert clinical practice

· Competent IT skills

· Effective listening and interpersonal skills.

· Excellent work ethic, punctual and flexible

· Strong organisational and planning skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be receptive to change.

· Solution driven and confident in making decisions independently.

· Passionate about healthcare and patient experience and continuous improvement.

· Highly organised, able to multitask and meet deadlines/service level KPIs.

Desirable criteria

· Fertility experience,

· Scanning competency,

· Smears,

• Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
  
  We strive to be a centre of excellence for women's health. A space for all women to seek help, support and advice for anything that may be worrying them. We strive to champion and celebrate women and their achievements, both in health and daily lives.
  
  · Competitive Salary


· 23 days holiday + bank holidays (added AL day if worked BH) pro rata

· Paid leave for cervical screening appointments and other medical appointments at managers discretion

· 2 weeks paid leave if suffering from miscarriage

· Recognition, support and paid leave when suffering from menopausal or menstrual problems

· Paid charity/community day of your choice

· Discounted Gym membership (Surrey Research Park)

· 25% discount on services

· Opportunity to grow and develop within company

· Free parking

· Employee of the quarter gift

Hours:

Part-time, 2 days per week 8am - 6pm (days to be agreed)

The Clinic is open on some BH's which are part of the working week - any BH's worked will be given back as extra AL.

Other Requirements/information:

You will be asked to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

You will be asked to provide any relevant certificates to the role

Reporting to:

Nurse Manager/Lead Nurse

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Referral programme