Job summary
- Main area
- Assisted Conception/Fertility
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed term)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 396-7759802-GO-PB
- Employer
- Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kingston Hospital
- Town
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Salary
- £45,953 - £54,254 pa incl hcas pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Junior Sister - Assisted Conception and Fertility
Band 6
Home, community, hospital
Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.
Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.
We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.
Our Trust values
These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.
- Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
- Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
- Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
- Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.
Job overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Junior Sister to join our Assisted Conception Unit for a 12 month fixed term role. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to patients undergoing assisted conception and fertility treatments, supporting the nursing team and ensuring the smooth running of the unit.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the assessment of the needs of the clients and initiate appropriate treatment protocols in collaboration with senior team members. They will provide a comprehensive nursing and medical assessment, ensuring that all necessary investigations are carried out and results collated and a treatment plan put in place. The post holder will work within the Assisted Conception Unit multi-disciplinary team to ensure clients receive a high standard of care.
Working for our organisation
Development and staff wellbeing
Your growth and personal happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.
To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.
We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.
Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.
At KRFT we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse
- Mentorship Course and Scanning Course
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of further education related to assisted conception
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post-registration experience in assisted conception
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in gynaecology
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as an individual within a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Venepuncture skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively in a pressurised environment, managing personal stress and supporting others
Desirable criteria
- Cannulation, ECG interpretation, history and physical assessment taking.
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Comprehensive knowledge of current practice in assisted conception
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Laura MacGreggor
- Job title
- Lead Nurse - ACU/fertility
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0208 934 3155
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