Senior Fertility Nurse

at  CRGH

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Fertility Nurse
Accountable to: Head of Nursing
Qualifications: Registered General Nurse
Diploma in Nursing
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
Masters Degree in Nursing
Hours : Full Time - 37.5 hours per week across a 5 day working week ( 1 in 4 weekends must be worked)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• To act at all times in accordance with the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) Code of Practice and the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Conduct.
• To promote and maintain a high standard of patient care at all times. Ensure patients are compassionately and effectively cared for.
• Maintain patients confidentiality, privacy, and dignity at all times.
• Respects patients equality and diversity without prejudice or judgement and comply with CRGH policy.
• To communicate effectively with all members of the Unit and promote teamwork.
• Establish and provide good relationships with patients and their relatives.
• Establish and provide good relationships with staff.
• Respect all confidential information received, in accordance with HFEA guidelines.
• Reporting condition or concern regarding patient(s) to medical staff and ensure that received instructions are carried out promptly and satisfactorily.
• Ensure that patients are protected from unnecessary physical and mental disturbance hence ensuring his/her safety and well-being at all times.
• To understand the need for and keep accurate documentation in all aspects of patient care.
• Increase knowledge of fertility treatment to assist patients in their understanding of this complex treatment.
• Act appropriately in emergencies or stressful situations.
• To update regularly on cardiac arrest, fire procedures and mandatory training.
• To promote the Unit and its role in the private as well as the NHS sector.
• To present in full uniform and with smart appearance at all times when on duty.
• To have and implement a full knowledge and practical skills in relation to infection control.
• Understand the concept of whistleblowing and report any concerns to nursing line manager.
• Understand the concept of safeguarding and reportany concerns to nursing line manager.
• Arrive at work on time as per allocated shift on the rota and report to line manager by phone call any absence at least one hour before shift.
• Attend in house training.
• Effective time management to avoid patient delays and efficiency in service.
• Ensure registration and revalidation with the Nursing and Midwifery Council is updated and registration active continuously. It is the responsibility of the registered nurse to ensure registration is confirmed on revalidation and can provide evidence to their employer.
• Maintain security of medicines by adhering to CLIQ key operations system as per individual nurses allocated CLIQ key.