About this role
Job summary
Please apply through Care Fertility website only, applications submitted through NHS jobs will not be considered. See the application link within this advert.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Specialist Practitioner in Fertility Care to join our clinical team at Care Fertility, the UK's leading fertility provider.
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered healthcare professional with fertility experience to further develop their specialist knowledge and clinical practice within a supportive, innovative and patient-centred environment.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide safe, compassionate and evidence-based fertility care throughout the patient journey, supporting patients through what can often be a life-changing experience.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will:
Deliver high-quality fertility care and ensure an exceptional patient experience.Support patients through fertility assessments, treatment planning and treatment cycles.Provide treatment information, pre-conception advice and emotional support.Coordinate and manage treatment pathways in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure compliance with professional, ethical and regulatory standards.Participate in on-call telephone support as required.Supervise, support and develop colleagues, sharing specialist knowledge and expertise.Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.Develop and maintain competence in specialist and extended-scope fertility practice where appropriate.
About us
Were Care Fertility, were the largest private provider of IVF and fertility treatment in the UK.
We draw on the knowledge of our wider team of over 600 dedicated doctors, embryologists, nurses and support teams who all work together to ensure our patients get the very best fertility treatment.
At Care we care, for our patients and for our people. We believe in helping you to reach your full potential.
In a company where hard work and great results are recognised, you can look forward to a supportive culture of collaboration where we value each other.
If you join Care, you can look forward to a challenging and rewarding role, with great results bringing great opportunity for recognition.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Specialist Practitioner in Fertility Care will be responsible for delivering specialist fertility services across the patient pathway, ensuring patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.
You will provide clinical expertise in fertility assessments and treatment cycles, offering information, guidance and emotional support to patients and their families throughout treatment.
Working closely with clinicians, embryologists and wider multidisciplinary colleagues, you will contribute to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients whilst maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance and professional practice.
The post holder will support service improvement initiatives, participate in audit activity and contribute to the ongoing development of fertility services. They will also support the supervision and development of colleagues and act as a role model for high-quality patient-centred care.
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Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Strong understanding of fertility treatment planning and patient-centred care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to support patients through sensitive and emotional situations. Ability to prioritise workload and make safe clinical decisions. Strong team-working and collaborative skills. Commitment to providing an outstanding patient experience.
Desirable
Experience in one or more specialist fertility practices, including: Embryo Transfer Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Sedation Ultrasound Practice Non-Medical Prescribing
Experience Essential
Demonstrable experience in fertility care and/or reproductive medicine. Experience supporting patients throughout complex treatment pathways. Experience of delivering patient-centred care within a clinical setting. Experience supporting, supervising or developing colleagues. Understanding of clinical governance, record keeping and professional standards.
Desirable
Experience undertaking audit, service development or quality improvement projects. Experience within a specialist fertility setting.
Qualifications Essential
Registered healthcare practitioner with a UK professional regulatory body. Degree-level qualification or equivalent clinical experience. Evidence of ongoing professional development and maintenance of professional registration/revalidation requirements.
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification, specialist certification or Level 7 study. Non-Medical Prescribing qualification. Ultrasound qualification or relevant specialist training.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name CARE Fertility
Address John Webster House
6 Lawrence Drive
Nottingham
NG8 6PZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.carefertility.com/ (Opens in a new tab)