Overview
Staff Nurse - Band 5, full time fixed term 1 year, to work within The Centre for Reproductive Medicine at St Bartholomew's Hospital. The Centre is an HFEA licensed clinic and undertakes a full range of assisted conception treatments.
Responsibilities
* Work primarily within IVF theatre, procedure room and recovery area; assist with IVF egg collections and embryo transfers; care for patients pre- and post-procedure.
* Assist in Fertility outpatient clinics and in the general care of patients.
* Administrative duties such as maintenance of stock levels, databases and undertaking audits.
Qualifications and Skills
* Registered Nurse
* Minimum of 18 months post-registration experience (preferably in an acute area); training will be provided if prior experience is not in an acute setting.
* Ability to prioritise clinical work effectively; non-judgemental approach to patient care; accurate recording and reporting of patient assessments and identified risks; ability to identify deteriorating patients; ability to perform essential nursing care and procedures; ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team; ability to suggest service improvements; ability to work within set timeframes and priorities; monitor quality of own work; recognise limits of competence; use and maintain resources effectively; basic computer literacy in Windows and IT systems; store data information safely and correctly.
Knowledge
* Enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge; ability to self-reflect and identify learning needs to perform the current job better; ability to communicate with patients empathetically regarding treatment and procedures; enthusiastic, approachable and friendly manner; effective written and oral communication.
Other
* Demonstrate an interest in and understanding of the post applied for; ability to work flexible hours to meet service requirements; good attendance record.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. You must have current UK professional registration.
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