# Trainee Fertility Staff Nurse > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-fertility-staff-nurse/9d99ad14-7533-4da5-b1fc-b272ece73b3a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-fertility-staff-nurse/9d99ad14-7533-4da5-b1fc-b272ece73b3a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust - **Town:** Carshalton - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Speciality:** Obstetrics and Gynaecology - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £36,943 - £44,900 pro rata per annum incl HCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T13:51:41.697Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Carshalton/Epsom_St_Helier_University_Hospitals_NHS_Trust/Fertility_Assisted_Conception/Fertility_Assisted_Conception-v7982597 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7982597?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Fertility Nurse – Band 5 Trainee post An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Fertility Nurse to join our friendly team at Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit, St Helier Hospital. The Band 5 Registered Nurse trainee post is over a period of 12 - 24 months. The aim of this post is to support structured development, with a clear progression pathway to Band 6, subject to a satisfactory performance and the successful completion of required nursing competencies. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will be delivering high quality care and providing support and advice for patients undergoing fertility treatment. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining good records in keeping with Trust policies and the HFEA regulations. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) with rotational Saturday shift and Bank Holidays. Previous Fertility, Gynaecology or Sexual Health experience is advantageous. Fertility training will be facilitated within this role. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description for more details ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ## Job Details Fertility Nurse – Band 5 Trainee post An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 5 Fertility Nurse to join our friendly team at Beginnings Assisted Conception Unit, St Helier Hospital. The Band 5 Registered Nurse trainee post is over a period of 12 - 24 months. The aim of this post is to support structured development, with a clear progression pathway to Band 6, subject to a satisfactory performance and the successful completion of required nursing competencies. ## Job Description The post holder will be delivering high quality care and providing support and advice for patients undergoing fertility treatment. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining good records in keeping with Trust policies and the HFEA regulations. This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) with rotational Saturday shift and Bank Holidays. Previous Fertility, Gynaecology or Sexual Health experience is advantageous. Fertility training will be facilitated within this role. ## Responsibilities Please see job description for more details ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Minimum of 2 years post-registration experience - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) - Previous Gynaecology or Sexual Health experience **Desirable** - Experience within an IVF or fertility clinic setting - Previous employment in NHS setting - Experience supporting patients with complex emotional needs - Involvement in audit or quality improvement ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Ability to work in a highly demanding and complex environment - Is of good health and good character as per NMC requirements - Has a proven track record - Compassionate and empathetic approach - Professional and patient-focused - Ability to work independently and within a team - Resilient and adaptable ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Completed and obtained RN qualification and has current live PIN on NMC Register. **Desirable** - Evidence of continued professional development - Fertility or reproductive health-related training ### Communication, Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills. - Excellent verbal skills, written and spoken English - Competent in phlebotomy - Excellent IT skills, including electronic patient record systems - Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively - Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection **Desirable** - Knowledge of IVF processes and assisted reproduction - Awareness of HFEA guidelines and fertility regulations ## Documents - [dbs policy (pdf, 101.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=677) - [onboarding roadmap (pdf, 87.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2450) - [we're here to care (doc, 39.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=678) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2413) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 856.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10265556) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.