You should be a motivated individual with excellent communication and negotiating skills, providing a high-quality service to our fertility patients. 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 regarding 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 is required to meet the needs of this specialist service.
Please note that the closing date is indicative only; the 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 the electronic IDEAS system within regulatory timescales.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing and flourishing organization 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 can 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.
Job description
Job 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
Fertility Nursing Experience at a senior level band 7 and above RN or RM Leadership Experience Teaching and Assessment Experience
Desirable
Nurse Prescriber Gynaecology Ultrasound Experience/qualification Knowledge & Experience of working in an NHS Fertility Centre Understanding of Risk, Audit, and Governance
Essential
Nursing Degree, or working towards or relevant experience
Desirable
Working towards a Masters or relevant experience
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
Understanding of the Trust values
Employer details
Employer name
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Homerton HealthCare
Homerton Row
Hackney London
E9 6RS
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