Band 5
Main area: Nursing
Grade Band 5
Contract: Permanent: Based at Knutsford
Hours
- Full time
- Part time
37.5 hours per week (Weekend work will be required)
Job ref159-LWH-246-24-B
Site: Hewitt Centre
Town: Mobberley Road, Knutsford
Salary£29,970 – £36,483 per annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing18/11/2024 23:59
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 MIDWIVES AND NURSES
To work as part of a team delivering a high quality standard of care within the Hewitt Fertility Centre Knutsford. To organise, facilitate, and monitor individualised patient care. Undertake the role of a link nurse within the department as and when required.
** This position is based in Knutsford **
Main duties of the job
As part of the Fertility Team you will gain experience in each of the areas within the fertility unit. This will enable you to work with patients within each of these areas. These include,
- Assisting at procedures eg egg collections
- Recovery of patients after sedation and pre and post sedation care
- Assisting at a variety of clinics, infertility, IVF appointments
- Teaching patients how to perform injections and explaining treatment cycles/ pathways and drugs involved
- Assisting at ultrasound appointments and giving information following these appointments.
- Triaging patients and providing help, guidance and advice via the telephone and also face to face.
- Develop a knowledge of fertility treatments and care pathways
- Have an understanding of the regulatory body Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority and adhere to the code of practice.
- Actively participate in audit and the quality management system.
- Adhere to the trust values and vision.
Working for our organisation
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.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page.
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Personally give care to individuals, under the guidance of the team leader, based on agreed Policies, Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures, adhering to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority Code of Practice.
Assist with the clinical management of the department, maintaining high standards of nursing practice and promoting the philosophy of patient centred care. Ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times.
Manage time and resources efficiently, achieving good communication.
Use every reasonable opportunity to maintain and develop your knowledge and competence of Fertility nursing.
Give support and guidance to untrained staff working in the ward / department
Provide care for pre and post operative patients having oocyte collections or embryo transfers under sedation
Participate and contribute to the setting and auditing of research based practice to develop new Guidelines and Policies as necessary.
Maintain accurate and legible records ensuring patient care is a current reflection of treatment and advice.
Participate in the development of good working relationships within the team and ward/department area.
When undertaking the role of a link nurse ensure all meetings are attended and actions given are implemented within your remit.
When required, and as part of self development, take charge of the ward / department
Be responsible for maintaining NMC registration and conforming to all relevant NMC Codes of Practice and Advisory Papers.
The post holder maybe required to work within any of the satellite or transport centres as required
Person specification
Special Conditions
Essential criteria
- Fully Completed Application Form
- Flexible Working
- Internal Rotation
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Self Motivated
- Good Communicator
- Confident Approach
- Committed to Service Development
Managerial Competencies
Essential criteria
- Numerate
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- People Management
- Adhere to Hospital Policies & Guidelines
- Health & Safety
- Control of Infection
- COSHH
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Trust and Division web-site information
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Maintain Own Continuing Education
- Interest/Awareness of : I.T./ NHS Professional / Vocational Issues
Desirable criteria
- Audit / Research
Experience
Essential criteria
- 1 years’ experience as a qualified registered Nurse
Desirable criteria
- Gynae / Fertility Background/Training
Qualifications and Learning
Essential criteria
- RGN / RM with relevant experience and competency
- Working Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct
- Scope of Professional Practice
- Standards for the Administration of Medicine
- Records & Record Keeping
- Awareness of the HFEA code of practice
- Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration.
- Evidence of Professional/Vocational Development
Desirable criteria
- ENB 998 or equivalent
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post.
The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust’s recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.
Please Note:new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.
LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
For agenda for change banded roles; salary payments will reflect the 2023/24 pay scales. The 2024/25 pay scales will be paid in October 2024 including any backpay due. Therefore should the successful applicant start in post prior to October, the salary will initially reflect the 2023/24 pay scales.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Band 5 staff nurse Knutsford (PDF, 232.6KB)
- Recruitment Documents (PDF, 834.5KB)
- LW LOGO (JPG, 709.6KB)
- Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
NameJayne DoyleJob titleClinical Nurse ManagerEmail addressjayne.doyle@lwh.nhs.ukTelephone number0151 702 4078
