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Job summary

Main area
Fertility
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-FSI-246
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Severn Fields Health Village
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
26/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Fertility Sister

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

In partnership with members of the multi-disciplinary team the post holder will develop individual 
competence and knowledge which will support the provision and evaluation of seamless Fertility Nursing 
care, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of clinical care. Through work-based learning and 
development the post holder will develop specialist knowledge and skills, demonstrated through the 
provision of advice /education and support to staff, patients and partners. Whilst undertaking the role the
post holder will be supported by a more experience nurse or clinician to enable them to achieve 
competence in agreed areas of specialist practice through exposure, training and education to agreed levels 
of competence to enable autonomous practice within the speciality. The post holder will actively undertake 
and participate in clinical audit and service evaluation within their specialist area. The post holder is 
responsible for contributing to the ongoing development of clinical practice, standards of care within the 
service including the development of policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines. They will contribute 
to service development in collaboration with multi-disciplinary colleges. The post holder is accountable for 
their safe, effective clinical practice working as part of a defined team and supporting team performance, 

Main duties of the job

• The post holder will be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional 
practice as set by Trust policies/Procedure, the NMC code of Professional Standard of Practice and 
Behaviour and the HFEA code of practice. 
• The post holder will at all times adhere to the guidelines and protocols approved by the HFEA Person 
Responsible. 
• Provide specialist nursing advice to a cohort of patients referred for specialist intervention care and 
support within the services, being a point of contact for assessment, information and advice for the patient 
and partner and all staff involved in the care of the patients. 
• In liaison with others support the development of staff caring for patient’s through support, formal 
education, practice development and role modelling. 
• To teach and act as a facilitator and supervisor of other staff. 
• The post holder will work towards achieving agreed levels of competence, skills and knowledge to enable 
independent autonomous practice with their scope of clinical practice. 
• In conjunction with other relevant clinical staff the post holder will assist with clinical development in maintaining and improving all aspects of clinical governance, evidence based practice and quality assurance and monitoring within the service. 
• Use a range of techniques to ensure and monitor standards of clinical practice, audit, research and 
teaching .
• Ensure safe and effective clinical practice. 
• Enhance patient experience. 

Working for our organisation

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For all of the full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job pack 

Person specification

Clinical

Essential criteria
  • To have achieved all Fertility Nursing competencies
  • To be able to work independentely and manage a caseload of Fertility patients
Desirable criteria
  • Nurse management experience

Managerial

Essential criteria
  • To be able to support the running of the Nursing element of the Fertility team

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nicky Taylor
Job title
Fertility Nurse Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261202
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