Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 22.5 hours

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading women's reproductive healthcare provider in Birmingham is seeking a Nurse / Midwife Practitioner to deliver high-quality care. You will engage in a range of reproductive healthcare services including STI testing, contraception, and termination of pregnancy. Applicants must be a registered nurse or midwife with at least 12 months of clinical experience. This role offers a supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Employee benefits programme

Health & wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of clinical practice.
• Interest in sexual health and reproductive healthcare.
• Experience with safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care across reproductive healthcare services.
• Work in all areas of the unit including theatre and recovery.
• Support clients undergoing surgical treatments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Administrative competence

Clinical knowledge

Education

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife

Active NMC registration

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Go back British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Role

Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 22.5 hours

Closing date: 24 September 2025

Location: BPAS Birmingham South – The Robert Clinic, 162 Station Rd, King's Norton, Birmingham B30 1DB

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday). A detailed shift pattern and salary information are in the Further Information section below.

Salary: £38,219 - £44,625 per annum (pro rata for 22.5 hours) – depending on skills and experience

About the role

As a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner you will provide high quality clinical care to BPAS clients across a range of reproductive healthcare services including termination of pregnancy, STI testing & treatment, contraception & 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 involves providing treatment and clinical information to clients in person and over the phone.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife with active NMC registration and PIN. You will have at least 12 months of clinical practice and a keen interest in sexual health and reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential.

With excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills you will be able to care for clients in a compassionate and empathetic way. You should be comfortable using IT and Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Microsoft Teams.

Main duties of the job

• Work in accordance with NMC guidelines for Professional Practice and the wider regulatory frameworks of the Abortion Act 1967 and Health & Social Care Act, as well as BPAS clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the client understands her options in relation to the pregnancy and, if choosing termination, meets the grounds of the Abortion Act.
• Provide information on STI testing, undertake tests, provide results and discuss, inform and confirm the client’s future choice of contraception.
• Check for and implement any procedures 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.
• Care for and support clients undergoing surgical treatments, which could include general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or local anaesthetic.

We are also looking for:

• Sound and accurate administrative competence with attention to detail
• Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty (sexual health, contraception)
• Venepuncture / cannulation skills

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare.

Working with us

BPAS offers a supportive and friendly working environment and generous benefits:

• 34 days annual leave per year
• Access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF, including health & wellbeing services, lifestyle offers, salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services and free private GP appointments

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people through a safer recruitment framework including pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities and Application

A full job description and further information can be found in the Further Information section.

Further Information

We may close the advert early if we receive a high number of applications. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse applicant pool, so early applications are encouraged.

If you have questions about the role, process, or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch.

Shift pattern: 22.5 hours per week

• Tuesday & Wednesday – 08:00 to 16:00
• Thursday – 7.5 hour flexible shift between 08:00 and 18:00

How to apply: Interested so far? Don’t delay, apply today!

The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, you will not be shortlisted on this occasion.

Person Specification

Experience

• Minimum 12 months clinical practice experience.
• Experience of general nursing or midwifery.
• Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH requirements and infection control.
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty (sexual health, contraception).

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 or Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN
• Ultrasound scanning skills

General

• Do you support a woman’s right to choose abortion?
• State any relationship to BPAS employees if applicable
• Provide your Professional body and membership (e.g., NMC Midwives – RM)
• Provide membership/registration number and expiry date
• Confirm you can commit to the 22.5 hour shift pattern (Tue–Thu, Birmingham, B30 1DB)
• List any further information you wish to add in support of your application

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS check.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Salary: £38,219 to £44,625 per year, pro rata for 22.5 hours – depending on skills and experience