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Job summary

Main area
Nursing
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent: Based at Knutsford
Hours
Part time - 29 hours per week (Weekend work will be required)
Job ref
159-LWH-195-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hewitt Centre
Town
Mobberley Road, Knutsford
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/10/2026 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

Staff Nurse - Hewitt Centre Knutsford

Band 5

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

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 1 years’ experience as a qualified registered Nurse
  • Gynaecology or Fertility background

Qualifications and Learning

Essential criteria
  • RGN / RM with relevant experience and competency
  • Evidence of professional/vocational development.
  • Working Knowledge of NMC Code of Professional Conduct, Scope of Professional Practice, Standards for the Administration of Medicine, and Records & Record Keeping
  • Awareness of the HFEA code of practice
  • Registered Midwives must maintain midwifery practice hours to maintain registration.
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship or equivalent qualification

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Skills for managing patients admissions and discharges, assessing and advising patients and partners
  • Venepuncture
  • Adhere to policies and procedures policies
  • Proficient IT Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Medical History Taking
  • Knowledge of different types of fertility treatments

Personal Qualities and Attitude

Essential criteria
  • Dynamic and Well Motivated
  • Ability to communicate sensitive and complex condition related information to patients and relatives, showing empathy and giving reassurance
  • Committed to service development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joe Nightingale
Job title
Knutsford Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01565 653287
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