COMPANY OVERVIEW
At IVI RMA, our core vision is to be a global leader in reproductive medicine, renowned for our commitment to patient care, cutting-edge research and excellence in teaching. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide exceptional services to our patients and we are now seeking a skilled Fertility Nurse to contribute to our vision and uphold our values: Patient First, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork and Honesty.
ROLE PURPOSE
The post holder will be one of a group of specialist Fertility Nurses/Midwives working within the Reproductive Medicine Clinic. The Nurses/Midwives will be responsible and accountable for assessing, planning and implementing high quality care to meet the individual needs of the patients.
You will develop skills in the management and care of couples undergoing assisted reproductive techniques and also be responsible for the efficient day to day running of the clinic and for supervising, healthcare assistants and multi-professional students.
Candidates must be NMC registered.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
- Maintain high level of confidentiality at all times.
- Develop competence in ART skills to plan and coordinate treatment cycles, including endocrine investigations.
- Have the knowledge about fertility drugs.
- Have the knowledge to guide patients in completing HFEA consent forms and inhouse consents according to HFEA guideline and internal SOPs during nurse consultation.
- Provide compassionate communication in stressful situations (e.g., miscarriage, ectopic diagnosis), including implications counselling.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with NMC and HFEA regulations.
- Coordinate treatment cycles, plan drug prescriptions and liaise with consultants or external doctors.
- Coordinate oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and donor insemination with the team, offering support and instructions during procedures.
- Scrub and circulate in operating theatre for procedures such as egg collections, embryo transfers, IUI, hysteroscopies, surgical sperm retrieval, and other gynaecological procedures.
- Scan patients in theatre abdominally when undergoing embryo transfer or IUI following adequate training
- Knowledge in admitting and recovering sedation cases.
- Assist/chaperone doctors and senior nurses/midwife during an ultrasound scan.
- Responsible for safe handling of all medication including controlled drugs in line with the Home Office license and CQC.
- Manage stock levels and assist in ordering medications or supplies.
- Able to perform venepuncture and able to interpret and give results to patients if necessary and cannulating patients prior to procedures.
- To be able to provide cover for any sickness or emergencies within the nursing staff
- Participate in weekend and out of hours rosters.
- Computer literate and competent in using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
- Uphold the company's philosophy to enhance patient care through advocacy and quality audits.
- Adhere to legal frameworks, including the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act and Care Quality Commission.
- Maintain professional accountability and address personal development needs.
- Manage difficult situations competently, following protocols and supporting patients and the team.
- Ensure emergency procedures are in place and provide support during crises.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of in-house education and training programs.
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- To demonstrate a high level of clinical competence in all aspects of ART.
- Demonstrate use of excellent communication skills to support patients and families in stressful situations both face to face and over the telephone.
- To work with the nurse manager to ensure that there is an active and appropriate teaching programme to meet the needs of staff and the service and to be proactive within this programme.
- Utilise and evaluate local competencies/workbooks to aid their own development.
- To ensure record keeping is accurate and legible for each patient in line with NMC regulations. To assist in the production of written information to meet the changing expectations and needs of service users.
- Assisting in the collation of all data resulting from procedures ensuring that timelines for HFEA data submission are met.
WORK ENVIORNMENT
- Join our team at 83 Wimpole St, London. You'll be a key part of a collaborative and patient-focused clinic where your contributions make a real impact on people's lives.
BENEFITS
We offer opportunities for professional development, training, and a chance to contribute to the advancement of reproductive medicine. As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in helping patients navigate their journey towards parenthood. Some other benefits we offer include:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Group personal pension plan with employee and employer contributions of 6%
- 3x annual salary death in service benefit
- Employee Assistance Helpline
- Healthcare Insurance
*Employment is subject to status to work in the UK and 2 satisfactory references alongside a clear DBS check*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London W1G: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What can you bring to the role?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
Work Location: In person
