Job summary

This post is for 22.5hrs per week for 18 months.

Are you a passionate Registered Nurse or Midwife looking to build a rewarding career in fertility care? Join our dedicated Fertility Team and make a real difference to patients at one of the most important times in their lives.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop specialist skills in fertility and IVF, providing expert support, treatment coordination, nurse-led consultations, health education and compassionate, patient-centred care throughout the fertility journey. You will gain experience in specialist fertility nursing procedures, including ultrasound scanning, venepuncture, symptom management and supporting patients through complex fertility treatments.

If you are motivated, caring and eager to expand your expertise in a highly specialised and growing field, we would love to hear from you.

Additional working pattern details: Hours split over 3 days Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00

Main duties of the job

Deliver specialist fertility and IVF nursing care, including ultrasound scanning (follicular tracking, baseline, assessment and early pregnancy scans), HyCoSy clinics, venepuncture and symptom management. Provide expert advice, education and emotional support to patients throughout their fertility journey. Coordinate and support patients undergoing assisted reproductive treatments, ensuring a seamless and compassionate experience. Maintain accurate patient records and update clinical documentation following treatment and consultations. Act as a key link between patients and the multidisciplinary team, promoting effective communication across services and external providers.

Deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in line with HFEA legislation, NMC standards, Trust policies and best practice guidelines. Contribute to service development, quality improvement and a positive team culture through clinical leadership and role modelling. Participate in audit, data collection, patient feedback initiatives and fertility-related research activities. Maintain clinical competence through ongoing professional development, training and adherence to mandatory requirements. Support safe and effective service delivery through stock management, equipment checks and compliance with health and safety standards.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Cotswold Fertility Unit is located at the Old Chapel, St Paul's Medical Centre, Cheltenham.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0711

Job locations

Cotswold Fertility Unit

The Old Chapel. St Pauls Medical Centre, 121 Swindon Road,

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver specialist fertility and IVF nursing procedures, including ultrasound scanning (follicular tracking, baseline, assessment and early pregnancy scans), HyCoSy clinics and symptom management. Provide expert education, support and guidance to patients throughout their fertility treatment journey. Coordinate patient care and act as a key link between patients, the multidisciplinary team, GPs, external agencies and partner IVF centres. Maintain accurate patient documentation and clinical records, ensuring continuity and quality of care. Exercise autonomous clinical judgement within nurse- and midwife-led consultations, managing patients with complex fertility needs.

Promote safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through expert clinical practice, collaboration and role modelling. Ensure compliance with HFEA requirements, NMC standards, Trust policies and statutory regulations. Monitor equipment, medicines and clinical stock levels to support safe and efficient service delivery. Maintain professional competence through ongoing development, training, appraisal and adherence to unit protocols. Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives and the development of patient-centred fertility services. Support audit, research, patient experience activities and HFEA data collection requirements. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and a positive team culture, fostering collaborative working relationships across the service.

Job description Job responsibilities Deliver specialist fertility and IVF nursing procedures, including ultrasound scanning (follicular tracking, baseline, assessment and early pregnancy scans), HyCoSy clinics and symptom management. Provide expert education, support and guidance to patients throughout their fertility treatment journey. Coordinate patient care and act as a key link between patients, the multidisciplinary team, GPs, external agencies and partner IVF centres. Maintain accurate patient documentation and clinical records, ensuring continuity and quality of care. Exercise autonomous clinical judgement within nurse- and midwife-led consultations, managing patients with complex fertility needs. Promote safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through expert clinical practice, collaboration and role modelling. Ensure compliance with HFEA requirements, NMC standards, Trust policies and statutory regulations. Monitor equipment, medicines and clinical stock levels to support safe and efficient service delivery. Maintain professional competence through ongoing development, training, appraisal and adherence to unit protocols. Contribute to service improvement, quality initiatives and the development of patient-centred fertility services. Support audit, research, patient experience activities and HFEA data collection requirements. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and a positive team culture, fostering collaborative working relationships across the service.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with the NMC
• Degree level qualification
• Recognised teaching qualification ie. FLAP/998/997/730
• Excellent Communication skills
• Clinical experience and/or interest in Fertility
• Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Adaptable and Flexible
• Approachable
• Calm under Stress

Desirable

• Have an accredited ultrasound qualification
• Proven ability in quality improvement clinical practice

Person Specification Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Essential Registered Nurse or Midwife with the NMC Degree level qualification Recognised teaching qualification ie. FLAP/998/997/730 Excellent Communication skills Clinical experience and/or interest in Fertility Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse or Midwife Adaptable and Flexible Approachable Calm under Stress Desirable Have an accredited ultrasound qualification Proven ability in quality improvement clinical practice

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).

Additional information 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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cotswold Fertility Unit

The Old Chapel. St Pauls Medical Centre, 121 Swindon Road,

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cotswold Fertility Unit

The Old Chapel. St Pauls Medical Centre, 121 Swindon Road,

Cheltenham

GL50 4DP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a 12-month 10PA fixed term Consultant Histopathologist for maternity cover. The core service requirement for this post is diagnostic expertise in gastrointestinal pathology, and we particularly welcome applicants able to support these high-volume and clinically critical services. Experience in other subspecialties and non-gynaecological cytology is welcome.

The gynaecological pathology service is based at Cheltenham General Hospital and supports a large and well-established clinical service. This includes secondary and tertiary gynaecological cancer services to a population of approximately 1.4 million, covering Herefordshire, Powys and Worcestershire, as well as diagnostic, unit-level and tertiary management for the local Gloucestershire population of 652,000. The post therefore offers an opportunity to work within a busy, regionally significant service with strong MDT engagement.

The successful applicant will join a supportive, UKAS-accredited Cellular Pathology Department with established digital pathology since 2025.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Provide high-quality diagnostic reporting, with a core contribution to gastrointestinal pathology, supporting both local and regional cancer services.
• Support additional subspecialty areas aligned with experience and departmental need, including dermatopathology, urological, lung, GI or head & neck pathology and non-gynaecological cytology.
• Participate in cut-up, supported by experienced dissection practitioners.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, including regional and tertiary gynaecological cancer MDTs as appropriate.
• Take part in the department's longstanding second-signing process for quality assurance.
• Use the digital pathology service fully.
• Contribute to service development, audit and clinical governance in line with Trust policies.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider within the SWAG Cancer Alliance and delivers high-quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a wide range of services. The Cellular Pathology Department is based at Cheltenham General Hospital and supports both local and regional specialist clinical services, including tertiary gynaecological oncology.

Cheltenham is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the UK, offering excellent schools, a vibrant cultural scene, green spaces and easy access to the Cotswolds.

The department has a strong culture of subspecialisation, a fully implemented digital pathology service, and an expanding Molecular Pathology Service, supporting modern diagnostics and flexible working.

Job summary

6 Session Salaried GP

We are pleased to be advertising for a Salaried GP to join our established and supportive clinical team, initially on a fixed term basis. This is an opportunity to join a practice where we value continuity of care, collaborative working and a positive working environment.

Located in a pleasant Surrey setting with excellent transport links, Sunbury Health Centre Group Practice provides high-quality care to approximately 19,000 patients and has a strong reputation for teamwork, and clinical excellence.

Main duties of the job

The Role

We are seeking a committed GP who:

• Delivers high-quality, patient-centred care
• Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Has excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
• Is enthusiastic about service development and continuous improvement
• Values collaborative working and continuity of care

The role includes a mix of routine and acute appointments, participation in clinical triage to support timely access to care and effective patient navigationwith opportunities to develop special interests and contribute to teaching, supervision, or service innovation.

About us

We are a well-established training practice with:

• 5 GP Partners and 6 Salaried GPs
• GP Registrars and a strong teaching ethos
• Experienced Prescribing ANPs, Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists & Nurses
• HCAs & Phlebotomists
• A highly supportive management and administrative team

We are proud to be rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), consistently achieve high QOF performance, and maintain strong links with the local ICB and GP Federation.

Our multidisciplinary approach enables clinicians to work collaboratively while maintaining autonomy

What We Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 14 patients per session
• 15 minute appointments
• Fair and transparent Duty Doctor rota
• Home visits undertaken primarily by our dedicated home visiting service
• A welcoming and genuinely supportive team environment
• Regular clinical meetings and peer support
• Opportunities for professional development
• Mentoring and support for newly qualified GPs if required
• NHS Pension Scheme
• High-quality clinical and administrative support
• Free on-site parking
• Convenient location with excellent transport links to South West London, Surrey and Berkshire

Informal Visits Welcome

We would be delighted to arrange an informal visit or conversation to tell you more about the role and our practice.