Sister/Charge Nurse- IVF

HCA Healthcare UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Sister /Charge Nurse to join their IVF team at The Lister Fertility Clinic. The role involves supporting daily operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and providing exceptional patient care. Candidates should have NMC registration and extensive IVF experience. This full-time position offers 25 days holiday, private healthcare insurance, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays)

Private healthcare insurance

Private pension contribution

Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme

Group life assurance from day one

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Corporate staff discount for facilities

Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursing Manager with daily operations in IVF.
• Ensure compliance with HFEA standards.
• Conduct audits and risk assessments to prioritize safety.
• Deputize for the manager when needed.
• Work closely with maternity and embryology teams.

Skills

NMC registration (Midwife or General Adult Nurse)

Extensive IVF experience at senior level

Strong knowledge of safety, quality and compliance standards

Ability to lead by example and support team development

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Job description

Location: London, The Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, Great Portland Street

Contract: Permanent, full-time ( 37.5 hours per week)

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 8am–6pm (working four days per week), plus rotational weekend work

We’re looking for a Sister /Charge Nurse to join our IVF team at The Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital, currently rated “Outstanding” by the CQC .

As one of the UK’s leading fertility centres, we offer advanced treatments and a fully integrated electronic system, supported by on-site pharmacy and seamless access to maternity services. You’ll be part of a dedicated, highly skilled team that prides itself on delivering five-star care in a respectful, collaborative environment.

As a Sister /Charge Nurse in IVF, you’ll play a key role in supporting the Nursing Manager with daily operations, leading by example in patient care and ensuring compliance with HFEA standards. You’ll prioritise safety through audits and risk assessments, deputise for the manager when needed, and work closely with maternity and embryology teams to provide exceptional care. This role includes rotational weekend work and weekly on-call responsibilities, so flexibility and commitment are essential. You’ll also have the chance to work alongside renowned consultants in reproductive medicine, with access to learning and development programmes including scanning and prescribing skills.

What you’ll bring:

• NMC registration (Midwife or General Adult Nurse)
• Extensive IVF experience at senior level
• Strong knowledge of safety, quality and compliance standards
• Ability to lead by example and support team development
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

Why HCA UK?

Founded over 50 years ago, HCA is one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare, investing over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology and facilities. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy unrivalled opportunities for career progression, flexible benefits and working conditions that prioritise your wellbeing.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

As a Sister /Charge Nurse in IVF, you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Group life assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

At HCA UK we recognise the value of candidates who have served in the Armed Forces. As proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant we welcome applications from both Armed Forces Veterans and Armed Forces Reservists.

HCA UK is proud to be named among the top 50 in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025, based on an independent survey of 20,000 employees. This recognition highlights our commitment to supporting our colleagues.