Head of Nursing

About UsAt CREATE Fertility and IVI UK, we support people through some of the most important and emotional moments of their lives.As part of one of the world’s leading fertility groups, we combine internationally recognised clinical expertise with genuinely compassionate care, helping thousands of patients across the UK access personalised fertility treatment.Our clinics are known for pioneering Natural and Mild IVF approaches, offering safer and gentler treatment options alongside advanced fertility services including IVF, IUI, ICSI and fertility preservation.Above all, we believe exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people and exceptional leadership.The OpportunityWe are looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Nursing to lead our clinical nursing team in Bristol.This is a senior leadership role for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care, developing high-performing teams and creating a positive, supportive clinical culture where both patients and staff can thrive.You will play a key role in shaping the patient experience across the region, ensuring clinical excellence, operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while supporting the continued growth and success of the clinics.This role would suit an experienced fertility nurse leader who combines strong clinical expertise with a collaborative and people-focused leadership style.You’ll be someone who leads from the front, remains calm under pressure and takes genuine pride in developing teams, improving services and maintaining exceptionally high standards of care.What You’ll Be DoingLeading and supporting nursing teams across hub and satellite clinics to deliver safe, high-quality patient careManaging the day-to-day clinical operations of the region, ensuring clinics are appropriately staffed and running efficientlySupporting and developing a high-performance culture focused on patient experience, teamwork and accountabilityActively participating in patient care, including consultations, ultrasound scanning and theatre proceduresWorking closely with medical, operational and multidisciplinary teams to continually improve service delivery and patient outcomesManaging clinic rotas, staffing levels, annual leave and sickness absenceSupporting recruitment, training, induction, development and performance management of nursing teamsLeading regular team meetings, appraisals and 1:1s to support engagement and professional developmentEnsuring compliance with HFEA regulations, governance standards and internal clinical protocolsManaging audits, inspections, incidents and complaints in line with regulatory requirements and company policiesSupporting diary management, clinic utilisation and operational planning to maximise efficiency and patient accessPromoting CREATE Fertility’s Natural and Mild IVF philosophy and ensuring consistently high standards of patient communication and careSupporting theatre coordination and ensuring safe clinical governance across all treatment areasWorking collaboratively with other senior leaders and Heads of Nursing across the organisation to support growth and consistency across the networkWhat We’re Looking ForEssential ExperienceQualified RGN or equivalent nursing qualificationExtensive fertility nursing experience within assisted reproduction servicesStrong experience in pelvic ultrasound scanningPrevious experience leading and developing successful clinical teamsExcellent understanding of HFEA regulations and fertility governance standardsExperience managing operational performance, staffing and clinical service deliveryConfident handling sensitive conversations, complaints and challenging situations professionally and empatheticallyStrong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectivelyExcellent communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across multidisciplinary teamsPassionate about delivering exceptional patient care and developing othersWe’d Particularly Love To Hear From People Who:Have previous experience managing fertility nursing teams across multiple clinic sitesEnjoy mentoring, coaching and developing clinical staffLead with empathy while maintaining high standards and accountabilityAre operationally minded and enjoy improving efficiency and service deliveryThrive in fast-paced environments where patient care and teamwork are equally importantAre ambitious, proactive and excited by the opportunity to help grow and shape servicesPersonal QualitiesWarm, approachable and emotionally intelligentCalm and solutions-focused under pressureStrong leader with a collaborative mindsetPassionate about patient care and team developmentHighly organised and proactiveProfessional, resilient and adaptableDriven to deliver high standards and continuous improvementWhy Join Us?Work for one of the world’s leading fertility groupsPlay a key leadership role within a growing and innovative healthcare organisationLead and develop high-performing clinical teamsBe part of a genuinely meaningful patient journeySupportive and collaborative leadership cultureOpportunity to influence service development and operational growthA role where clinical excellence, compassion and leadership are equally valued