Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 12 hours

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 Telford Central unit on a permanent basis, working 12 hours per week on Mondays and Fridays. A detailed shift pattern can be found 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 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.,

• 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 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 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.,
• Sound & accurate administrative competence with attention to detail


• Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual health, contraception


• Venepuncture / cannulation skills
  
  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.
  
  Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:


• Life assurance cover at 3 times salary


• 34 days annual leave per year


• A defined contribution pension scheme.


• 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., £36,938 to £44,625 a year pro rata - Depending on experience