Nurse / Midwife Practitioner
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
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Job summary
BPAS in Luton is seeking a Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife (practising) to join our clinical team. You will deliver high quality care across abortion, STI testing, contraception and related services, both in clinic and via phone, across the client pathway.
The role requires active NMC PIN, 12 months' clinical experience and a compassionate, patient-centred approach. You will work to BPAS policies, with two part-time shift options (27.5 or 22.5 hours) on a rotating schedule.
Qualifications
- Active NMC registration and PIN are essential.
- Clinical practice experience of at least 12 months is required.
- Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife practising with right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities
- Work in line with NMC Professional Practice guidelines and Abortion Act 1967 and BPAS policies.
- Explain options and ensure the ground of the Abortion Act is met for those choosing termination.
- Provide information on STI testing, perform tests, give results, and discuss contraception choices.
- Check client notes and administer medications for Medical Abortion or cervical preparation as indicated.
- Carry out post-treatment check-ups and address any concerns.
- Complete paperwork and refer to NHS or clinic if post-treatment problems arise.
- Support clients undergoing surgical treatments, including anesthesia options.
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Job description
Are you a Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about reproductive healthcare?
We are looking for a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join the clinical team in our Luton unit working.
We have two roles - 27.5hrs and 22.5hrs. A detailed shift pattern along with salary information can be found below.
You will provide high quality clinical care to our clients across a range of BPAS reproductive healthcare services including termination of pregnancy, STI testing & treatment, contraception, and vasectomy. You will be involved in all stages of the client pathway from consultation through to treatment and will work in all areas of the unit including theatre and recovery. This role will involve providing treatment and clinical information to clients both in person & over the phone.
You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN. You will have clinical practice experience of at least 12 months & have a keen interest in sexual health & reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge & experience of safeguarding & Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.
With excellent interpersonal & communication skills you will be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way. You will also be comfortable using IT & MS Packages including Outlook, Word & MS Teams.
- You will work in accordance with NMC guidelines for Professional Practice & the wider regulatory frameworks of the Abortion Act 1967 & Health & Social Care Act as well as BPAS clinical policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the clientunderstands her options in relation to the pregnancy &, if choosingtermination, meets the ground of the Abortion Act.
- Provide informationon STI Testing, undertake tests and provide results and also discuss, informand confirm the clients future choice of contraception.
- Carefully check forand implement any procedure indicated on client case notes, includingadministering medication for Medical Abortion procedures or cervicalpreparation.
- Carry out posttreatment check-ups by assessing the physical condition of the client anddiscussing any concerns
- Complete relevantpaperwork and in the event of post treatment problems, make arrangements withthe clinic or refer to an NHS agency if necessary.
- To care for and support clients undergoing surgical treatments. Thiscould include general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or local anaesthetic.
We are also looking for:
- Sound & accurateadministrative competence with attention to detail
- Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexualhealth, contraception
- Venepuncture / cannulationskills
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Life assurance at 3 salary
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
- MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
- Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
- Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
The full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
£39,959 - £46,656 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time hours
27.5hrs or 22.5hrs
The hours will be worked flexibly over Monday to Saturday within the opening hours of the clinic. A rota will be given 4 weeks in advance.
BPAS Luton Central Units 1 & 2 Imperial Court, Laporte Way,Luton LU4 8FE
- Mondy 08:30 16:30
- Tuesday 08:30 16:30
- Wednesday 08:30 16:30
- Thursday 08:30 16:30
- Friday 08:30 16:30
- Saturday 09:30 14:00 (Alternate)
All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
- Clinical practice experience of at least 12 months.
- Experience of general nursing or midwifery.
- Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements and infection control
- Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
- Contraception skills
- Ultrasound scanning skills
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
- Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
- Please state your Professional body and membership e.g. NMC Midwives (RM)
- Please state your Membership/Registration number along with your expiry/renewal date
- This role is working flexibly over Monday to Saturday with a 4 week rota. Can you commit to this?
- Would you prefer 22.5hrs or 27.5hrs?
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
BPAS
Units 1 & 2 Imperial Court
Laporte Way
Luton
LU4 8FE
United Kingdom
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