Nurse/Midwife Practitioner - 30 hours

Job summary

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 at our Northampton & Milton Keynes Cluster for 30 hours per week over Monday to Friday. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found 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 and treatment, contraception, and vasectomy. You will be involved in all stages of the client pathway from consultation through to treatment and will work in all areas of the unit including theatre and recovery. This role will involve providing treatment and clinical information to clients both in person & over the phone.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife with active NMC registration and PIN. You will have clinical practice experience of at least 12 months and have a keen interest in sexual health and reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.

With excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills you will be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate and empathetic way. You will also be comfortable using IT and Microsoft Packages including Outlook, Word and 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 , sexualhealth, contraception

Venepuncture / cannulationskills

About us

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK'slargest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly onbehalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STItesting & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit carereproductive healthcare.

Working with us:

Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment,BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 daysannual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You willhave access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includesspecial health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you &your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services& free private GP appointments.

For our clinical roles, a full clinical training packagewill be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwiferycolleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimestersonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgicalunits you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetictreatment in our operating departments.

BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting thewelfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a saferrecruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & anumber of pre-employment checks.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Further Information

Salary : £36,938 - £44,625 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience. We also pay mileage to the second location as per the expenses policy.

Shift Pattern : 30 hours per week

Monday - 09:30 to 17:30 | Northampton

Tuesday - 09:30 to 17:30 | Northampton

Wednesday - 09:00 to 14:00 | MK

Thursday - 09:00 to 14:00 | MK

Friday - 09:00 to 14:00 | MK

Locations:

BPAS Northampton , 1 Aquila House, 14 St Giles' Terrace, Northampton NN1 2BN

BPAS Milton Keynes , Alzheimers Society Central Acorn House, 355 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3HP

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.

COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.

Person Specification

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 sexual health, contraception

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 the nature of the relationship.

Please state your Professional body and membership Midwives (RM)

Please state your Membership/Registration number along with your expiry/renewal date

This role is for 30 hours per week over Monday to Friday. Can you commit to this working pattern?

This role covers Northampton and Milton Keynes. Can you travel to both units?

Desirable

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