Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 27.25 hours

NHS; Luton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare charity as a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner in Luton. Provide compassionate reproductive healthcare, including STI testing and treatment. Work part-time in a supportive environment with generous benefits. Ideal for those passionate about women's health.

Benefits

Life assurance cover at 3 times salary

34 days annual leave per year

Defined contribution pension scheme

Access to employee benefits programme

Qualifications

• At least 12 months clinical practice experience.
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality clinical care across BPAS reproductive healthcare services.
• Work in accordance with NMC guidelines and BPAS clinical policies.
• Administer medication for Medical Abortion procedures.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1

Registered Midwife

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

*Please note that we will be moving location in June and the new address is going to be Units 1 and 2, Imperial Court, Laporte Way, Luton LU4 8FE

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 Luton Unit. You will work part-time, 27.25 hours per week. More details can be found in the further information section below.

About the role

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.

About You

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

We are also looking for:

• 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.

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 care reproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:

• Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
• 34 days annual leave per year
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£38,219 to £44,625 a year pro rata for part-time - Depending on skills & experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0201-LUT-NMP-2725

Job locations

B P A S

4 Cardiff Road

Luton

LU1 1PP

Unit 1-2 Imperial Court

Laporte Way

Luton

LU4 8FE

Job description Job responsibilities

A full job description and terms and conditions can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

Salary: £38,219 - £44,625 per annum - depending on skills and experience (Pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: 27.25 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• Monday 08:30 to 16:30
• Wednesday 08:30 to 16:30
• Thursday (alternate) 08:30 to 16:30
• Friday 08:30 to 14:30
• Saturday (alternate) 09:00 to 14:00

Location:

BPAS Luton

• The Albany, BPAS 2nd Floor, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton LU11PP
• Units 1 and 2, Imperial Court, Laporte Way, Luton LU4 8FE

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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

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

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

Job description Job responsibilities

A full job description and terms and conditions can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

Further Information

Salary: £38,219 - £44,625 per annum - depending on skills and experience (Pro rata for part time hours)

Hours: 27.25 hours per week

Shift Pattern:

• Monday 08:30 to 16:30
• Wednesday 08:30 to 16:30
• Thursday (alternate) 08:30 to 16:30
• Friday 08:30 to 14:30
• Saturday (alternate) 09:00 to 14:00

Location:

BPAS Luton

• The Albany, BPAS 2nd Floor, 4 Cardiff Road, Luton LU11PP
• Units 1 and 2, Imperial Court, Laporte Way, Luton LU4 8FE

Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!

This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

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

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

References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills

General Essential

• 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
• 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 for 27.25 hours every Monday, Wednesday, Alternate Thursday, every Friday and Alternate Saturday at our unit in Luton. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

Experience Essential

• 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 and COSHH requirements and infection control

Desirable

• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills

General Essential

• 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
• 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 for 27.25 hours every Monday, Wednesday, Alternate Thursday, every Friday and Alternate Saturday at our unit in Luton. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

Experience Essential

• 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 and COSHH requirements and infection control

Desirable

• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

4 Cardiff Road

Luton

LU1 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S

4 Cardiff Road

Luton

LU1 1PP

Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)