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Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 35.5 hours - 12m Maternity Cover

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas), City of Westminster

Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 35.5 hours - 12m Maternity Cover

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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (bpas), City of Westminster

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 24 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b09f82fc35c5421c93568059b5848e29

Full Job Description

  • Please note - This is a 12 month FTC covering Maternity Leave
    • 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 on a part-time basis at our Finsbury Park unit - working hours per week. 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 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., Full job description and further information can be found on the right hand side of the page and is available for you to download and review.

    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.,
  • Sound & accurateadministrative competence with attention to detail
  • Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty , sexualhealth, contraception
  • Venepuncture / cannulationskills, 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 of 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, 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. 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., Salary : £41,102 - £48,789 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time. All Saturday shifts are paid at time and a half. Contract : 12 month fixed term contract Shift Pattern : hours per week - part time Monday 09 : 30 - 15 : 30 Wednesday 09 : 00 - 18 : 00 Thursday 08 : 30 - 16 : 30 Friday 08 : 30 - 14 : 30 Saturday 08 : 30 - 16 : 30

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