Fertility Nurse Band 6

Job details

• Branch: Craigavon Area Hospital (SHSCT)
• Location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
• Directorate: Children & Young People's Services
• Salary: Band 6 (£38,682 - £46,580)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Opening Date: 01/09/26
• Closes: Tue, 15 September 2026 @ 4:00 PM
• Interview Dates: TBC

Notes

Online and manual applications accepted. Important Information If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week. Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Fertility Nurse

BAND

6

DIRECTORATE IMWH - Acute Services

INITIAL LOCATION

Trust wide

REPORTS TO

Antenatal & Gynae Outpatients Sister

ACCOUNTABLE TO

Lead Nurse

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the administration and organisation within the fertility clinic. Provides nursing care, support and advice to fertility unit patients. Act as a link between the multidisciplinary team and the patient. Responsible for supervising and teaching of learners and junior nursing staff within the unit.

Communicate fully with patients/partners throughout their contact with the fertility unit and act as a link person for advice and support.

Liaise with the medical team about any concerns regarding the welfare of the patients, their families or their potential children.

Initiate updating of written and verbal patient information on a regular basis.

Refer to other members of the multidisciplinary team or outside agencies for advice and support as appropriate.

Liaise effectively with all members of the fertility unit team to ensure a harmonious working atmosphere and a high quality service for the patients of the unit.

Provide pre treatment information sessions for patients/partners undergoing fertility treatment

Provide ongoing support and advice for all fertility unit patients who require it.

Teach patients/couples injection techniques and support them throughout this process.

Participate in the assessment of patients/couples for their suitability for treatment regarding their own welfare and the welfare of the unborn child.

Ensure effective written consent is obtained from patients for licensed procedures within the unit.

Provide patients and enquirers with up to date information regarding success rates, treatment options, waiting lists for NHS funding and self funding prices.

Keep up to date with current fertility issues.

Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and resuscitation equipment is checked on a weekly basis with discrepancies reported to the nurse in charge.

Take responsibility for the ordering of medical, surgical and pharmacological supplies to ensure a safe and clinical service is maintained, while being mindful of financial constraints.

Ability to work bank holidays on rotational basis.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication

Communication is a fundamental process that ensures continuity and high standards of care. It includes sharing ideas, information and feedback in order to empower patients and members of the health care team. A key responsibility will be to utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with patients and those involved in their care.

The post holder must communicate effectively with other staff in the Trust, with external organisations and the general public.

Communicates highly sensitive information with empathy and reassurance.

Breaks down barriers by using effective communication, both written and verbal.

Responsible for updating patient records following treatment or providing verbal advice.

Personal, Professional and People development

Knowledge, training and experience acquired through state registration, supplemented by specialist training, experience, CPD and short courses e.g. Counselling Skills.

Analytical and judgemental skills for assessing and interpreting specialist acute and other patient conditions and carrying out appropriate action.

Takes responsibility, with colleagues, for the teaching of qualified and unqualified staff.

Takes responsibility for own personal and professional growth and for maintaining a record of professional development experiences.

Acts as an effective role model.

To lead the development and evaluation/Audit of relevant protocols, guidelines and policies based on current evidence and research and facilitate/support other staff to do the same.

Clinical Practice and Decision making

Demonstrates specialist skills and knowledge in clinical practice pertaining to fertility, in particular treatment scheduling, nurse consultation to include health education and health promotion.

Performs scanning to an agreeable standard at nurse led clinics.

Carries out nurse led consenting clinics.

To be responsible for own time management to ensure effective and efficient time management to cover own specialist workload.

Accountable for own professional actions when giving advice at nurse consultations, therefore having freedom to act autonomously.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the relevant legislation, in particular the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act (1990), The Code of Practice and The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct.

Monitor and promote high standards of nursing documentation and in particular monitors consent forms as required by the HFEA.

Adheres to Hospital Policies in relation to: -

Reporting of accidents/incidents involving patients, visitors or staff.

Health and safety at work policy.

Fire prevention Policy.

Reporting of Sick leave/Absenteeism.

Confidentiality.

Hospital disaster plan.

Control of Infection.

COSHH Guidelines.

DHSS Guidelines for Medicines.

Teamwork

Deputise for the unit Sister.

Liaise with medical, scientific, nursing and administrative staff in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team to ensure awareness of the need for, and the implications of change.

Using reflective practice contributes to the development of specialist practice and service enhancement by undertaking/assisting in research or audit.

Participates in focus groups e.g. Risk Management, quality and Audit group.

Liaises with fertility network support groups.

Supports junior members of staff by induction, training and clinical supervision.

Participates in team building and strives to ensure the management ethos of continual improvement and quality.

Acts as a resource to other clinical areas e.g. General Practitioners and Gynae staff.

Quality of care

Participates in the provision of up-to-date, accurate and relevant health education using evidence based practice.

Participates in audit and quality programmes.

To maintain the delivery of a high quality standard of care, keeping abreast of professional and technological developments relevant to the field.

In consultation with the multidisciplinary team, encourage innovation, research based practice and evaluation of new techniques within Regional Fertility Centre.

Management

Is aware of financial considerations and judgements to maximise cost effectiveness and cost efficiency.

Maintains and monitors adequate stock control of supplies and drugs in the fertility clinic.

Participates in individual performance review and staff development.

Is responsible for implementation of and subsequent adherence to SHSCT Trust policies in accordance with Clinical Governance guidelines.

To attend study days.

To ensure COSHH, Infection control, Risk management and maintenance of Health and Safety within the department is implemented according to unit and Trust Policy and that every effort is made to identify and minimise potential risks/hazards.

To attend meetings within SHSCT applicable to fertility, and relevant meetings and study days outside the SHSCT.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Review individually, at least annually, the performance of immediately subordinate staff, provides guidance on personal development requirements and advises on and initiates, where appropriate, further training.

2. Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst the staff reporting to him/her.

3. Review the organisation plan and establishment level of the service for which he/she is responsible to ensure that each is consistent with achieving objectives, and recommend change where appropriate.

4. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making, while retaining overall responsibility and accountability for results.

5. Participate, as required, in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down by the Trust.

Ensure the Trust's policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff.

The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct expected of all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with the Trust. Professional staff are expected to also follow the code of conduct for their own professions.

standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work.

Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control.

All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations. Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt.Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including full participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

Available / able to work any 5 days out of 7 over the 24 hour period, weekends and Public Holidays if required immediately on appointment or at a later stage following commencement in response to changing demands of the service.

This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time.

It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION

TBC

Ref No: <to be inserted by HR> <Month & Year>

As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed.

Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment

THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER