Job Summary
The Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine is one of the largest fertility clinics in the South West. At our purpose-built facility we use state of the art equipment and modern technologies to provide comprehensive fertility investigation and treatment for NHS and private patients.
We currently have a great opportunity to recruit Theatre Nurses to join our team. This role will be key to providing high quality care to patients during day case procedures and recovery. To work in the IVF Theatres, ideally you should have Scrub and Recovery experience, although it's not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate. You will also need good communication skills, a caring attitude, ability to conduct yourself professionally and diligently in line with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (HFEA) Authority's Code of Practice and a desire to work in this interesting field of healthcare.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Duties Will Include:
- Preparing theatre
- Offering patient care and support on arrival at the clinic
- Scrubbing and assisting in theatre for Egg Collections, Surgical Sperm Recovery and Embryo Transfer procedures
- Recovering patients after sedation
- Assisting with updating and maintaining service records of all medical equipment
- Ensuring correct control, storage and administration of controlled drugs and other drugs in accordance with clinic protocols.
- Supporting the Lead nurse with ordering & stock rotation where appropriate.
- Actioning day surgery reviews and contacting patients regarding these.
- Liaising and working with the clinical nursing team to contact patients following surgical procedures
- Transabdominal ultrasound scanning for embryo transfers
About Us
The Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine offers a full range for fertility services to both NHS and Self-funded patients and has had a presence in Bristol for over 20 years.
We have a dedicated, hardworking and welcoming team of nurses that work collectively to provide the highest standards of patient care, and we are excited to welcome new members to our team.
Details
Date posted
24 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,000 a year full-time starting salary depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0209-25-0002
Job locations
135 Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4UB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include preparing theatre, offering patient care and support on arrival at the clinic, assisting with Egg Collections, Surgical Sperm Recovery and Embryo Transfer procedures and recovering patients after sedation; as well as assisting with updating and maintaining service records of all medical equipment and ensuring correct control, storage and administration of controlled drugs and other drugs in accordance with clinic protocols.
Qualifications
To apply for the position the following criteria are essential:
Registered 1st level Nurse or Registered Midwife with NMC registration
Experience within theatres, recovery or day surgery although not essential
Knowledge and Experience
Interest in Womens Health
Knowledge of change management
Understanding of clinical governance and audit issues
IV drug administration
Venepuncture
Skills
Ability to motivate self and others
Good team worker
Ability to work unsupervised
Physical aptitude to undertake periods of prolonged physical effort and manual handling.
Personal Disposition
Highly professional attitude
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent communicator
Committed to professional development of self and colleagues
Calm under pressure
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Duties will include preparing theatre, offering patient care and support on arrival at the clinic, assisting with Egg Collections, Surgical Sperm Recovery and Embryo Transfer procedures and recovering patients after sedation; as well as assisting with updating and maintaining service records of all medical equipment and ensuring correct control, storage and administration of controlled drugs and other drugs in accordance with clinic protocols.
Skills
Ability to motivate self and others
Good team worker
Ability to work unsupervised
Physical aptitude to undertake periods of prolonged physical effort and manual handling.
Personal Disposition
Highly professional attitude
Flexible and adaptable
Excellent communicator
Committed to professional development of self and colleagues
Calm under pressure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife
Desirable
- Experience of working within a theatre setting
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good Interpersonals skill with staff and patients
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Tact and diplomacy particularly when imparting complex and sensitive information.
- Resilient
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
- Flexible to work shifts to fit with the needs of the service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, as necessary.
- Ability to work under instruction and within a team to produce a high standard of patient care.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a can-do mentality.
- Ability to work effectively and positively in a team
- Punctuality
Desirable
- Excellent I.T. Skills
- Nurse Prescribing
Person Specification
Essential
- Good Interpersonals skill with staff and patients
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Tact and diplomacy particularly when imparting complex and sensitive information.
- Resilient
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
- Flexible to work shifts to fit with the needs of the service, including weekends and Bank Holidays, as necessary.
- Ability to work under instruction and within a team to produce a high standard of patient care.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a can-do mentality.
- Ability to work effectively and positively in a team
- Punctuality
Desirable
- Excellent I.T. Skills
- Nurse Prescribing
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
BCRM-Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Address
135 Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4UB
Employer's website
https://www.fertilitybristol.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
BCRM-Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Address
135 Aztec West
Almondsbury
Bristol
BS32 4UB
Employer's website
https://www.fertilitybristol.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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