Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 21 hours

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas); South Shields; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading reproductive healthcare charity in the UK is seeking a part-time Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to provide high-quality clinical care across a range of reproductive healthcare services. The role includes responsibilities from consultation to treatment, working with clients in person and over the phone. Ideal candidates should have a Nursing/Midwifery qualification with relevant experience, particularly in sexual health and reproductive care. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £38,984 to £45,518 annually, pro rata, depending on skills and experience.

Benefits

34 days annual leave including bank holidays

Life assurance at 3 times salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

Access to GP 24/7

Mental fitness app and counselling support

Online discounts and gym membership

Qualifications

• Active NMC registration and PIN is required.
• Clinical practice experience of at least 12 months is necessary.
• Experience in sexual health and reproductive healthcare is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care across BPAS services.
• Explore client options regarding pregnancy, including termination.
• Conduct STI testing and discuss contraception options.
• Administer medication and conduct check-ups post-treatment.
• Maintain accurate records and manage client care pre- and post-treatment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Administrative competence

Venepuncture / cannulation skills

IT and Microsoft Packages

Education

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

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 within our 2 units in Newcastle and South Shields. You will work part-time, 21 hours per week over Monday, Wednesday 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, £38,984 to £45,518 a year pro rata for part-time - Depending on skills & experience.