Nurse or Midwife Practitioner

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas); Twickenham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Life assurance 3x salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

GP access 24/7

Mental fitness app and 24/7 counseling

Online discounts and gym membership

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

BPAS Richmond London Unit is seeking a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join the clinical team, 31.5 hours per week over Tuesday to Friday, for reproductive healthcare services including termination of pregnancy, STI testing, contraception and vasectomy. You will work across theatre and recovery and provide treatment & clinical information in person and by phone.

You must be an Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife with active NMC PIN, with at least 12 months of clinical practice, strong

Qualifications

• Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN.
• Minimum 12 months clinical practice experience.
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty (sexual health, contraception).
• Venepuncture and cannulation skills.
• Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with NMC guidelines and BPAS policies and procedures.
• Explain options to clients and ensure understanding of abortion ground criteria.
• Provide information on STI testing and contraception; perform tests and share results.
• Administer medications for medical abortion and cervical preparation where indicated.
• Conduct post-treatment check-ups and refer to NHS if needed.
• Support clients undergoing surgical treatments, including anesthesia options.

Skills

Nurse/Midwife

NMC registration

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Administrative skills

IT skills

Education

NMC registration and PIN

Tools

Outlook

Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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 Tuesday to 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Are you a Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about reproductive healthcare?
• 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.
• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

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

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Benefits

• 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

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Salary

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 Tuesday - Thursday - 8hrs | Friday - 7.5hrs

Location

BPAS Richmond London Unit Rosslyn Clinic,15 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, Middlesex, TW1 2AR

Values & eligibility

All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

References & pre-employment checks

All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification 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
• 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 Tuesday to Friday in our Unit in Richmond, London. Can you commit to this?