DEPUTY UNIT NURSE MANAGER

The Successful post holder will Assist in theatre and recovery and utilise developed skills in relation to carrying out intrauterine inseminations. Plan and co-ordinate patients treatment cycles. To undertake follicle tracking scans in line with clearly defined WFI Standard Operating Procedures/Protocols and professional codes of conduct. To undertake early viability pregnancy scans in line with clearly defined WFI Standard Operating Procedures/Protocols and professional codes of conduct. Coach patients to self-administer fertility drugs and obtain informed consent for treatment. Provide information and advice on treatment and emotional support to patients face to face and over the telephone/video call. Perform venepuncture. Chaperone nurses and doctors. Prepare theatre and support with theatre procedures. Participate in on-going Quality Management by participating in the undertaking of audits and risk assessments. You will ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective
standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. You will manage the skill mix of the nursing team and other resources effectively at all times, liaising with members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver patient care.Support the Unit manager in ensuing efficient/effective management of the area. Promote, improve and maintain high standards of care and contribute to the wider development of nursing within the Health Board. Supports the Unit Nurse Manager to prepare and monitor staff rosters ensuring cost effective deployment of personnel. Ensure patients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care. Support the Unit Nurse Manager to develop, implement and evaluate standards of care in line with Health Board Strategy for Nursing and Clinical Governance. Assist in the implementation of the Health Board and Service Policies and guidelines/standard operating procedures (SOP), participate in
audit, review and updated relevant SOPs ensuring they are evidence based. Under the HFEA regulations for confidentiality, witnessing and documentation, ensure the department upholds the HFEA practice (1990) Act. Progress through the competency framework for fertility nursing. Compliance to legislative and organisational codes of practice. You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.