Location: The Agora Clinic (Brighton, Eastbourne & Worthing)
Job Type: Full-timeAbout the Role
The Fertility Nurse Manager provides professional leadership across nursing teams in Brighton, Eastbourne, and Worthing, ensuring that all nursing practice meets the highest standards required by the NMC, HFEA, and CQC. Working closely with the Medical Director, Director of Operations, Clinic Manager, and Quality Manager, the role ensures excellence in clinical governance, patient safety, workforce planning, and service delivery. All senior leaders at the Agora maintain active clinical practice. The Nurse Manager will spend approximately 40–50% of their time delivering direct patient care, including consultations, ultrasound scanning, and treatment coordination.Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Nursing Standards
Provide professional leadership for nursing teams across all Sussex clinics Maintain high standards of fertility nursing practice across all clinical activities Ensure compliance with NMC, HFEA, and CQC standards Promote a strong culture of patient safety, compassion, and clinical excellence Support clinical governance, audit, and continuous quality improvement
Fertility Nursing Clinical Practice
Undertake fertility nurse consultations including consent, treatment planning, and patient counselling Perform fertility ultrasound scans including baseline and monitoring scans Provide oversight of cycle monitoring and treatment coordination Support and enhance the Agora patient support programme
Workforce Leadership & Development
Lead and support the fertility nursing workforce across all clinics Work collaboratively on rota planning and workforce allocation Lead recruitment of fertility nurses and trainee nurses Oversee CPD programmes and support NMC revalidation Conduct appraisals, competency assessments, and mentorship Develop leadership capability within the nursing team Oversee fertility nurse training programmes and competency frameworks Support long-term workforce planning and service development
Theatre & Procedural Governance
Provide clinical governance oversight of theatre nursing practice Support and supervise the Theatre & Medicines Lead Contribute to safe sedation practices and recovery standards
Governance & Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with regulatory frameworks including NMC, HFEA, and CQC Support audit programmes, SOP compliance, and quality improvement initiatives Lead and support risk management, incident investigation, and infection control practices
Collaboration & Service Development
Work closely with operational and clinical leaders to optimise service delivery Support cycle forecasting and coordination across clinical and laboratory teams Ensure efficient patient pathways and high-quality patient experience Contribute to budget management and financial planning for nursing services Support development of new clinical services and innovations
Who You Are
We welcome applications from experienced fertility nurses who are:
- Registered Nurse (NMC) Minimum 5 years’ experience in fertility nursing including IVF and ultrasound scanning
- Experienced in senior clinical leadership or team management roles
- Confident in leading multidisciplinary clinical teams
- Knowledgeable in clinical governance, quality systems, and regulatory frameworks
- Strong communicator with excellent leadership and people management skills
- Passionate about patient-centred care and service excellence
- Committed to the Agora values of honesty, compassion, wisdom, and commitment
Benefits of working with us
At the Agora, we combine clinical excellence with compassion, inclusivity, and a deeply patient-centric ethos.
With over 19 years of experience and more than 5,000 babies created, we are proud to deliver some of the highest IVF success rates in the UK. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide a supportive environment for both patients and staff, where everyone feels valued and part of our extended Agora family. We don’t just recruit for expertise; we look for individuals who share our values of honesty, compassion, wisdom, and commitment.
Our team culture is collaborative, values-led, and strongly focused on staff wellbeing and development. Our staff enjoy one of the best wellbeing programmes in the healthcare sector, because we know that a happy, supported team is key to providing exceptional care. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can grow, thrive, and make a real impact, the Agora could be the place for you.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary + Performance-related Bonus Company Pension Scheme
- Fully structured 3-year training pathway
- Fertility Ultrasound Training Programme enrolment
- Theatre and procedural skills development
- Mentorship from senior nursing and medical staff
- Conference and CPD opportunities
- Revalidation support
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
- Flexible working culture
Apply via the website
Application Deadline: 31st March 2026
Reference ID: NM001
Work Location: In person at Agora Clinics (Brighton, Eastbourne and Worthing)
www.agoraclinic.co.uk
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits: Bereavement leave Company pension, Employee mentoring programme, Flexitime Free flu jabs, Health & wellbeing programme, Sick pay
Licence/Certification: NMC (required)
