Job Description
Fertility Nurse
Due to continued expansion, 3fivetwo Healthcare is creating a number of new opportunities within the
Group. The 3fivetwo Healthcare Group has an already established reputation for offering the very best in
private healthcare.
We are looking to fill the role of Nurse. This position will be based at Origin Fertility Care but may be required
to travel to other company locations as required.
Location
Origin Fertility Care, Belfast
Contract
Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Responsible to
Lead Nurse
Job Summary:
The post holder will be expected to fulfill the role of nurse; working effectively within the
multidisciplinary team to provide the highest quality service and care, contributing to quality
improvement and maintaining own professional development.
A flexible approach to work patterns is necessary to accommodate individual patient needs.
Responsibilities will include:
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Providing support & assistance with clinical procedures & clinics
Assisting in theatre
Taking on clinical procedures when suitably trained and deemed competent
Patient care planning and management of nursing care
Effective communication with staff, patients and outside agencies
General housekeeping, equipment maintenance and stock control
Maintenance of patient records, including database
Emergency phone cover
Assigned Tasks and Responsibilities:
Clinical:
Work under the direction of the Lead Nurse to ensure patient care is provided following clinic policies and
protocols.
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Take responsibility as nurse for designated patient, completing and managing patient care plans including:
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Extending own role to perform clinical procedures such as ultrasound scanning when suitably
trained
Ensuring informed consent and completion of documentation
Providing patient information with regard to individual treatment plans
Teaching administration of medication
Dispensing medication to patients
Managing patient phone enquiries with regard to treatment, including emergency calls
Providing out of hours emergency cover on a rota basis
Other duties include:
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In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, coordinate and schedule patient’s treatment
Support and assist at consultation clinics, including chaperoning, assisting at examination,
venepuncture, and providing patient information
Support and assist at clinical procedures, providing nursing care before, during and after, including
procedures under sedation
Adhere to DHSS and NMC guidelines for storage, safe handling and administration of medicines
Maintain adequate levels of supplies/equipment ensuring economical use of supplies
Fulfil any delegated managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Lead Nurse or Deputy,
including ensuring satisfactory nursing cover arrangements when required.
Communication:
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Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients and other agencies in order to
promote excellence in patient care
Attend team/clinical meetings as required
Record Keeping:
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Ensure accurate record keeping and completion of patient documentation, including
HFEA/EUTD/RQIA requirements
Input patient treatment data onto computer database and electronic diary as required
Confidentiality:
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Adhere to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) Code of Practice with regard
to confidentiality
Quality Improvement:
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Work with multidisciplinary team to identify areas for quality improvement
Facilitate patient involvement in developments where appropriate
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Take a lead role in and/or participate in any research and audit activities to improve patient care as
required
Present findings of quality activities to the multidisciplinary team as required
Personnel:
Adhere to clinic policies in relation to:
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Complaints Handling
Health & Safety
Infection Control
Fire Safety
Patient Confidentiality
Record Keeping
Reporting of sickness or absence
Professional Responsibilities:
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The post holder is accountable for his or her own actions and for the care given to patients and is
responsible for continuing professional development
Maintain a personal record of professional development and fulfil the requirements laid down by
the NMC and Origin Fertility Care
Keep updated on Clinic policies/protocols
This job description is not meant to be definitive and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the
clinic.
Person Specification:
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Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Registered on part one of the NMC
register
Experience
Post registration experience
(min 2 years)
Experience in fertility or
gynaecology
Experience of ultrasound
scanning
Experience in theatre or
recovery
Special Knowledge and Skills
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Understanding of the Data Protection Act
and importance of confidentiality
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importance of confidentiality
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Understand the patient/nurse
relationship
Input, store and provide data
and information
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
Able to make efficient use of time and to Able to make decisions in a
complete workload and tasks
protocol driven environment
Able to prioritise tasks
Able to work autonomously as
required
Able to adapt to the changing needs of the
patient and the unit
Able to work under own
initiative when appropriate
To have a flexible approach to work
Able to make suggestions to
Able to work unsupervised when trained
solve problems or service
improvement
To show commitment to the highest
standards of patient care
Able to work within a multi-disciplinary
team
Able to take on extended role under
supervision and with training
Recognise limits of own knowledge and
experience
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