Melody Jansen van Rensburg

Nursing & Clinical Manager

Melody leads the Nursing, Midwifery and Clinical Professionals team at Care Fertility Birmingham. She is responsible for the delivery of patient-centric care, setting and upholding standards for clinical professional practice, ensuring compliance with good governance, and delivering evidence-based clinical care through a skilled and competent workforce.

Training

Melody studied for her Nursing Qualifications at the Natal College of Nursing in South Africa and UNISA (University of South Africa). Her qualifications cover a range of specialities, including General Nursing, Midwifery, Psychiatry, and Community Health. Additionally, she completed post-basic training in Operating Theatre Nursing Science and Nursing Administration & Education.

Career

Melody established her nursing career as a theater scrub nurse, gaining experience in both public and private sectors in South Africa. Her managerial career began as a Quality and Infection Prevention Specialist, where she developed skills in Clinical Governance, Patient Experience Management and ISO Accreditation. She later returned to her Theatre roots as a Theatre Manager of a complex multidisciplinary unit, overseeing a team of 80 staff.

Her career progression led her to become a Nurse Manager in Acute Care, where she gained experience in Nursing Strategy Implementation, delivering cost-effective care in a Quality environment. Melody went on to manage a large hospital within the same group before relocating to the UK in March 2022. Since September 2022, Melody has been a valuable member of the Care Fertility Birmingham team in her current role.

Specialities and Credentials

Registered RGN (NMC)

Nursing Administration and Education (SANC)

Operating Room Specialist (SANC)

Nurse Sedationist

Experienced Nurse Manager

Experienced Theatre Manager

Membership of Professional Bodies

NMC & South African Nursing Council (SANC)