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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 Middlesbrough Unit. You will work part-time, 25 hours per week over Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 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, and 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 be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN.
• You will 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.

• 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, £38,984 to £45,518 a year pro rata for part‑time – Depending on skills & experience.

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence‑based, non‑profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.