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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Some weekend work is required.)
Job ref
159-LWH-388-24
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Town
LIVERPOOL
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Nurse Specialist- Fertility

Band 6

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

This post is open to registered Nurses.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part time band 6 clinical nurse specialist-fertility role within the Hewitt Centre at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. 

 

 

Main duties of the job

Main Duties  

  • Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Act as a team leader / co-ordinator and role model for the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit.
  • Participate in projects within the unit and represent the department at appropriate Trust meetings.
  • Facilitate the education of registered and nonregistered staff and work in association with, and the support of, the unit manager in defining standards of care and practice aimed at developing and/or improving the quality of patient care.
  • The post holder may be required to work within any of the Division as required.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm new-borns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

 We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

 The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving its services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

 Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

 Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

 Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main Duties  

  • Function at experienced nurse level, able to make effective decisions autonomously / independently without supervision and in partnership with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
  • Act as a team leader / co-ordinator and role model for the nursing team, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of evidence-based care to patients and providing support for all staff on the unit.
  • Participate in projects within the unit and represent the department at appropriate Trust meetings.
  • Facilitate the education of registered and non registered staff and work in association with, and the support of, the unit manager in defining standards of care and practice aimed at developing and/or improving the quality of patient care.
  • The post holder may be required to work within any of the Division as required.
  • Occasionally the post holder will have to attend Liverpool women's hospital for training and or cross site working requirements.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • RN
  • Mentorship in Practice/ ENB998
  • Professional Knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by diploma level specialist training, experience in fertility service, short course- managerial training
  • Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration
Desirable criteria
  • Nurse Independent Prescribing (V300)
  • Leadership Course, eg LEO

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Specialist knowledge across range of procedures, underpinned by theory
  • Develop specialised programmes of care, provide highly specialised advice concerning care and discharge planning
  • Organise own time and juniors, experience of generating staff rotas
  • Health Promotion
Desirable criteria
  • Competent in USS or Embryo Transfer or must be willing to commence training within 6 months of commencing position

Knowledge of Health & Safety Issues

Essential criteria
  • Safe use of equipment
  • Knowledge of infection control policy and processes
  • Promote positive reporting culture for incidents/ ACE’s
Desirable criteria
  • IOSH

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Implements policies and proposes changes to practice Service Improvement
  • Recruits, manages and develops staff
  • Deals with distressed relatives/ breaking bad news
  • Ability to engage & motivate workforce
  • Ability to manage time and work under pressure
  • Promote local resolution to complaints and demonstrate ability to diffuse conflict
  • Contribute to the development of specialist protocols
  • Undertake surveys or audits as necessary
  • Awareness of regulatory bodies & requirements. Eg HFEA
  • Influencing Skills
  • Fertility experience
Desirable criteria
  • Networking

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important , manipulation of fine tools, materials
  • Dexterity and accuracy Ability to work across sites/ departments

Physical Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Highly developed physical skills, accuracy important, manipulation of fine tools, materials
  • Dexterity and accuracy Ability to work across sites/ departments with Hewitt Fertility Service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Furness
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01517024078