NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The Assisted Conception Service (ACS) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic registered nurse Band 5 Staff Nurse.
The service is licensed by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and provides semen analysis, surgical sperm retrieval (SSR), sperm cryopreservation, ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), in vitro fertilisation (IVF), intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), embryo cryopreservation, donor insemination, oocyte donation, oocyte cryopreservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT).
The ACS laboratory delivers approximately 1100 cycles of IVF/ICSI, 600 frozen thawed embryo transfers and 300 IUIs with both partner’s and donor sperm annually. The Unit was awarded National Service Division funding to provide a Scotland wide PGT service in April 2005 and delivers approximately 75 cycles annually.
The post holder will join a team of dedicated nurses and will participate in the assessment and treatment of infertility.
The post holder will be expected to deliver clinical work at an exceptionally high standard, with meticulous attention to detail.
The post holder should be state registered nurse.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent, part-time post of 22 hours per week.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
The role is based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Hour to be worked over 3 days out of 7.
Key responsibilities:
Clinical
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Assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate evidence based programmes of care, utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and involvement with patient, family, carers and significant others.
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Create a culture where clinical practice is proactive and responsive to changing health care needs of the patient.
- Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
- Provide evidence-based information to patients and their partners to facilitate informed choices and establish informed consent.
Professional
- Practice within legal and ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and national legislation, policy, guidelines and procedures.
- Work within the NHS GGC, Health & Safety Policy and guidelines and Executive (HSE) legislation.
- Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner; thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care. · Promote and support innovation in clinical practice.
Education and Research/Training
- Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES quality Placement Standards.
- Demonstrate own professional development.
- Participate in research projects aimed at developing evidence based care within the field of infertility and related areas with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.
- Organisational/Managerial
- Participate in the multidisciplinary team meeting where patients results are monitored, interpreted and treatment plans developed.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Qualifications
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NMC registered nurse.
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Evidence of post registration training and of continuing professional development.
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Ability to fulfil criteria in job description
Experience
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Provide evidence of working and practicing at all times in accordance with NMC
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Gyn /Fertility experience desirable but not essential
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Code of professional Conduct
Training / skills
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Demonstrates knowledge and competence in nursing and clinical audit.
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Certification and competency from Resuscitation Council (UK) in Immediate Life Support or be willing to work towards.
- Teaching is an integral part of the post therefore presentational skills are required.
- Training and competency in venepuncture desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills.
- Ability to be creative and continually look to improve service provision.
- IT skills
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Joanne McNabb, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 2016525, [email protected]
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