Scanning Nurse

Overview

We are part of a leading international group of fertility specialists, including CREATE Fertility and IVI London, providing world-class reproductive healthcare across the UK.

Our clinics are at the forefront of innovation, offering Natural and Mild IVF meaning, gentler, safer approaches that use little to no fertility medication alongside a full range of advanced treatments, including IVF, IUI, ICSI and fertility preservation.

Together, we are committed to evidence-based treatments, cutting-edge technology and personalised, patient-focused care helping to give every patient the best possible chance of success.

Job Purpose

As a member of the nursing team at Create Fertility you are responsible for ensuring effective nursing service is provided, that quality patient care is given with particular reference to participation in the development of holistic nursing care, that the maintenance of high clinical standards is achieved in accordance with the clinics philosophy and current policies and procedures.

Responsibilities and objectives

• Responsible and accountable for the provision of patient care, including phlebotomy and patient screening
• To conduct CREATE Treatment Consultations with patients
• To conduct Initial Consultations and develop treatment plans for patients
• Responsible for conducting ultrasound scanning for abc and CREATE patients, following an agreed treatment plan
• Assist with egg collections, embryo transfers and other gynae procedures
• Ensure that the rights, confidentiality and privacy of patients is protected at all times
• Provide advice and support as necessary throughout treatment
• Practice evidence based practice applying validated research
• To participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team
• To communicate and liaise with the medical/nursing staff of satellite units to provide effective patient care
• To provide accurate, clear and concise patient information
• To ensure patients wellbeing at all times
• Ensure correct storage, control and administration of drugs and medication in accordance with clinics policies
• Ensure that adequate stocks and supplies are available for the smooth running of the clinic
• Ensure records are kept in a clear accurate and legible manner and in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice
• To undertake training as required
• To participate in the on call and weekend roster as required
• To take an active role in the unit’s policies and standard settings in conjunction with other team members
• To supervise junior staff in the team
• Ensure policies are followed and problems and incidents are reported as appropriate
• To participate in the collection and entering of HFEA data
• To participate in the recruitment of new patients

Qualifications, Experience / Personal Specification

Professional

• To act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice
• Ensure that personal NMC registration is maintained
• To be responsible for continued professional development
• To act in such a way to promote Create Fertility
• To work in a co-operative and collaborative manner
• To promote equal opportunities

Education and Training

• To participate in teaching, training and support of nursing staff as required
• To assist in the supervision of new staff
• To be aware of the centers fire regulations and cardiac arrest procedures

Personal

• To undertake mandatory in service training
• To participate in performance reviews
• To adhere to the terms and conditions of employment as stated by Create Fertility
• To exercise compassion when dealing with patients and their relatives
• To attend and participate in staff meetings as required
• To understand, support and work within CREATE vision and values
• To be approachable and friendly and work as part of the team

• To have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the health and safety regulations.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of the employment to those acting in an official capacity and in accordance with HFEA regulations.
• To act in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
• To work at all times as part of IVIRMA group

The job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in consultation with the post holder in line with the needs of the service.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, clients, staff and Create Health Clinics’ business in accordance with the HFEA Code of Practice, the Code of Confidentiality of Personal Health Data, the Korner Report on confidentiality, the Data Protection Act 1998 and Caldecott principals.

Conscientious Objection

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 specifies that “No person who has a conscientious objection to participating in any activity governed by this Act shall be under any duty, however arising, to do so. In any legal proceedings the burden of proof of conscientious objection shall rest on the person claiming to rely on it.”

Health & Safety

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

Risk Engagement

All staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents or incidents promptly and when requested to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

Equal Opportunity

Create Health Clinic has adopted an Equal Opportunities Policy and all employees must be aware of their obligations to abide by the spirit and nature of the Policy to avoid direct, and indirect, discrimination.

Conflict of Interest

Create Fertility and IVI RMA is responsible for ensuring that the service provided for patients in its care meet the highest standard. Equally, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not benefit their family or friends.

The job description is not an exhaustive document but is a reflection of the current position. Details and emphasis may change in consultation with the post holder in line with the needs of the service.