Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 14.5hrs (12m Mat Cover)

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas); Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Life assurance at 3 salary

Defined contribution pension

GP 24/7 access

MindPal mental fitness app

Discounts and lifestyle benefits

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) in Leicester is seeking a part-time Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join the clinical team. The role is 14.5 hours per week, on Thursdays and Fridays, on a 12-month FTC covering maternity leave.

You will work across BPAS reproductive services, providing care from consultation to treatment and aftercare. You will operate under NMC Professional Practice guidelines and BPAS policies, with duties including clinical assessments, information provision, and

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or midwife with active NMC PIN and 12 months' clinical experience.
• Gynaecological, sexual health, contraception experience preferred.
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care across BPAS reproductive services including termination of pregnancy, STI testing & treatment, contraception & vasectomy.
• Work 14.5 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday in Leicester Unit.
• Support clients from consultation through to treatment and aftercare, across theatre & recovery areas.

Skills

Registered Adult Nurse

Midwife (practising)

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Gynaecological nursing

Sexual health

Communication skills

IT literacy (Outlook, Word, Teams)

Education

NMC registration and PIN

Tools

Outlook

Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

• Please note this role is on a 12m FTC covering maternity leave

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 within our Leicester Unit. You will work part-time, 14.5 hours per week on a Thursday and Friday. More details can be found in the further information section below. As a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner 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 & vasectomy. You'll be involved in all stages of the client pathway from consultation through to treatment & will work in all areas of the unit including theatre & recovery. This role will involve providing treatment & clinical information to clients both in person & over the phone.

• 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 client understands her options in relation to the pregnancy &, if choosing termination, meets the ground of the Abortion Act.
• Provide information on STI Testing, undertake tests and provide results and also discuss, inform and confirm the clients future choice of contraception.
• Carefully check for and implement any procedure indicated on client case notes, including administering medication for Medical Abortion procedures or cervical preparation.
• Carry out post treatment check-ups by assessing the physical condition of the client and discussing any concerns
• Complete relevant paperwork and in the event of post treatment problems, make arrangements with the clinic or refer to an NHS agency if necessary.
• To care for and support clients undergoing surgical treatments. This could include general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or local anaesthetic.
  You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN. You'll have clinical practice experience of at least 12 months & have a keen interest in sexual health & reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge & experience of safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.
• You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills and you will be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way.
• Sound & accurate administrative competence with attention to detail
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual health, contraception
• Venepuncture / cannulation skills
• Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Packages including Outlook, Word and Microsoft Teams.
  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.
• 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, £39,959 to £46,656 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience