Job Description

NUH Life is a state-of -the-art fertility outpatients, andrology and donor sperm bank based at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Queens Campus.
We provide NHS fertility consultations to all, including heterosexual couples, single women, same sex couples and couples with children.
We provide NHS funded treatments including ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination and donor insemination to those who are eligible and also affordable self-funded treatment to those who fall outside the NHS funding criteria.
We are licensed by the HFEA for the storage of sperm, recruitment and screening of sperm donors.
Main duties of the job
You should be able to work autonomously to deliver specialist clinical care appropriate to the needs of the patient and care for and manage their own caseload of patients. You will be able to evaluate and vet new referrals to the unit both NHS and private and assign to appropriate clinician. You should be able to work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to develop the service in order to meet the needs of patients and their families. The post holder will demonstrate clinical judgement and critical decision making skills based upon evidence based practice and be able to provide specialist training across functional boundaries
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
Depending on experience Band 5/6 Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
164-7262507
Job locations
NUH Life, QMC, NUH
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and personal specification attached to this advert.
The post holder will act as a Fertility Nurse specialist and be required to work within the rest of the NUH Life team. We would encourage those with either nursing or midwifery services to apply. Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and personal specification attached to this advert.
The post holder will act as a Fertility Nurse specialist and be required to work within the rest of the NUH Life team. We would encourage those with either nursing or midwifery services to apply.
Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
• Ability to work within an MDT and service development
• Understands the role of advocacy

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• oExperience of supporting service development initiatives

Analytical and judgement skills
Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Demonstrate an understanding of specialist nurse role in relation to the specialty.
• Able to respond to problem situations and ensure that effective interventions are put in place
• Supportive role in the Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations. Able to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specialty

Planning and organisational skills
Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within an unpredictable working environment.
• Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local protocols and objectives and action plans to lead and introduce change

Desirable

• Demonstrate effective time management skills

Physical skills
Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.
• Ability to work without supervision within scope of practice and manage own workload, effective time management.

Desirable

• Must be able to work hours to suit service need (including some weekends or late clinic opening times)

Training and eduction
Essential

• Current level 1 NMC registration.
• Relevant post-reg study relevant to specialist pathway / willingness to undertake at diploma / degree level
• Teaching and assessing qualification / have completed teaching and assessing supervisor training.
• Completion of all local competency packages or has undertaken WINW packages essential to role and specialty
• Relevant post registration experience within reproductive health/ maternity.

Desirable

• Formal leadership / management training
• Research training / experience
• Degree in health/nursing related studies

Experience
Essential

• Can demonstrate professional autonomy and effective decision-making skills when managing caseload, seeking support when appropriate
• Ability to convey sensitive info in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives and staff
• Ability to manage clinical area/ward efficiently and effectively
• Experience in using relevant hospital IT systems

Desirable

• Participation in audit or research
• Experience of managing risk, handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Willingness to complete fertility competencies

Person Specification
Communication and relationship skills
Essential

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills
• Produce timely, accurate written/electronic records and documents
• Can minimise interpersonal conflict and barriers to communication
• Ability to work within an MDT and service development
• Understands the role of advocacy

Desirable

• Leadership experience
• oExperience of supporting service development initiatives

Analytical and judgement skills
Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to assess, plan, deliver, prioritise and evaluate patient care
• Demonstrate an understanding of specialist nurse role in relation to the specialty.
• Able to respond to problem situations and ensure that effective interventions are put in place
• Supportive role in the Successful implementation and management of a nursing change process
• Recognition of own level of competence and limitations. Able to identify own learning needs

Desirable

• Demonstrate a knowledge of current issues related to the NHS and specialty

Planning and organisational skills
Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workload and recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations within an unpredictable working environment.
• Able to contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of local protocols and objectives and action plans to lead and introduce change

Desirable

• Demonstrate effective time management skills

Physical skills
Essential

• Physically able to perform the full range of nursing duties.
• Ability to work without supervision within scope of practice and manage own workload, effective time management.

Desirable

• Must be able to work hours to suit service need (including some weekends or late clinic opening times)

Training and eduction
Essential

• Current level 1 NMC registration.
• Relevant post-reg study relevant to specialist pathway / willingness to undertake at diploma / degree level
• Teaching and assessing qualification / have completed teaching and assessing supervisor training.
• Completion of all local competency packages or has undertaken WINW packages essential to role and specialty
• Relevant post registration experience within reproductive health/ maternity.

Desirable

• Formal leadership / management training
• Research training / experience
• Degree in health/nursing related studies

Experience
Essential

• Can demonstrate professional autonomy and effective decision-making skills when managing caseload, seeking support when appropriate
• Ability to convey sensitive info in an empathetic manner to patients, relatives and staff
• Ability to manage clinical area/ward efficiently and effectively
• Experience in using relevant hospital IT systems

Desirable

• Participation in audit or research
• Experience of managing risk, handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Willingness to complete fertility competencies