Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 28 hours

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity is seeking a Nurse/Midwife Practitioner for their Merseyside Cluster. The role involves providing high-quality clinical care across various reproductive healthcare services. Candidates must be registered nurses or midwives with at least 12 months of clinical experience, particularly in sexual health. The position offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including 34 days of annual leave and access to employee wellness programs.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Employee benefits program

Free private GP appointments

Qualifications

• At least 12 months clinical practice experience.
• Active NMC registration required.
• Experience in sexual health and reproductive healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care across BPAS reproductive healthcare services.
• Ensure clients understand their options regarding pregnancy.
• Administer medication for Medical Abortion procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Compassion

Empathy

Education

Registered Adult Nurse Level 1

Registered Midwife

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Job description

Go back British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 28 hours

The closing date is 16 May 2025

*This role is across our Merseyside Cluster

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 team in our MerseysideCluster working 28 hours per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. More details can be found in the further information section below.

The Role

As a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner you'll 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 involves providing treatment & clinical information to clients both in person & over the phone.

About You

You'll be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration. 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 & Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.

With excellent interpersonal, communication & listening skills you'll be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way. You'll also be comfortable using IT & Microsoft Packages including Outlook & Microsoft Teams.

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 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

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:

• 34 days annual leave per year
• 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.

Job responsibilities

A 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.

Further Information

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

Shift Pattern: 28 hours per week over the following days:

• Wednesday 07:30 to 17:00
• Thursday 07:30 to 17:30
• Friday 07:30 to 17:30

Locations:

One unit will be classed as your base unit with mileage paid to the other 3 as per the expenses policy.

• BPAS Merseyside Merseyside Clinic & Consultation Centre, 32 Parkfield Rd, Liverpool L17 8UJ
• BPAS St Helens The Millennium Centre, Corporation St, Saint Helens WA10 1HJ
• BPAS Warrington Youth Advice Shop, The Gateway, 89 Sankey St, Warrington WA11SR
• BPAS Liverpool Central Liverpool PCN Hub, 81 London Road, Liverpool, L3 8JA

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

General

• 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 28 hours per week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Can you commit to this?
• This role covers our Merseyside Cluster units. Can you travel to all of them?
• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

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 and COSHH requirements and infection control
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Qualifications

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

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.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

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