Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 25.5 hours

This role is working across our 3 units in the Warwickshire Cluster. 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 in our Warwickshire Cluster - working hours per week flexibly on Mon, Weds, Thurs & Saturdays. This role covers our units in Nuneaton, Stratford & Coventry. About the role : As a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner you'll 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 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., 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.

You'll be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration. 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 & Fraser / Gillick competencies are essential for this role. With excellent interpersonal, communication & listening skills you'll be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way. You'll also be comfortable using IT & Microsoft Packages including Outlook, Word & Microsoft Teams.,
• Sound & accurateadministrative competence with attention to detail
• Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty , sexualhealth, contraception
• Venepuncture / cannulationskills, 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
  
  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.
  
  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., Salary : £36,938 - £44,625 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time. All weekend work is paid at time and a half Shift Pattern : hours per week to be worked flexibly over the following days :
• Monday - Stratford
• Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday - Nuneaton
Locations : Nuneaton will be your base unit with mileage paid to the Coventry and Stratford site as per the expenses policy.,
• Please state your Membership / Registration number along with your expiry / renewal date
• This role is for hours per week over Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Can you commit to this?
• This role covers three units in Nuneaton, Stratford and Coventry. Can you travel to all of them?