Nurse or Midwife Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Life assurance at 3 salary

Defined contribution pension

GP 24/7 access

Job summary

BPAS in London is seeking a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join our Richmond unit. This part-time role offers 31.5 hours per week across Monday to Thursday, with responsibilities spanning counselling, clinical care, and reproductive health services including abortion care, STI testing and contraception guidance.

You will work within the unit's theatre and recovery areas, provide information to clients, perform clinical procedures under guidance, and maintain accurate documentation while

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with current NMC PIN.
• Minimum 12 months clinical practice in nursing or midwifery.
• Gynaecological nursing or sexual health experience preferred.
• Ability to explain options and obtain informed consent from clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care across BPAS services.
• Support clients from consultation through to treatment.
• Administer medications for medical abortion procedures as required.
• Complete paperwork and coordinate with clinics for follow-up.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

IT literacy

Outlook/Word/Teams

Education

NMC Registered Nurse (Adult)

NMC Registered Midwife

Tools

Outlook

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 Richmond, London Unit. You will work part-time, 31.5 hours per week over Monday to Thursday. 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 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. Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN, 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
• 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.

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.

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, £44,123 to £50,820 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience, Salary £44,123 - £50,820 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of OLW
• Hours 31.5 hours per week Working Pattern Monday - Wednesday - 8hrs | Thursday 7.5hrs,

• 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
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• 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 31.5 hours working over Monday to Thursday in our Unit in Richmond, London. Can you commit to this?