Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach to patient care, and familiarity with safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting post-treatment check-ups, and ensuring comprehensive client information is provided. The role offers a salary ranging from £36,938 to £44,625 annually, pro rata, with specific working hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Applications are encouraged from those who are pro-choice and eager to contribute positively to reproductive health services.
* Please note t here will be an expectation to cover London East Unit on the ad-hoc basis.
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 Clapham Unit - working 22.5 hours per week over Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesdays.
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 (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.
- 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.
We are also looking for:
- Sound & accurate administrative competence with attention to detail
- Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual health, contraception
- Venepuncture / cannulation skills
About us
A 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.
Further Information
Salary: £36,938 - £44,625 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time.
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week
- Monday 08:30 to 16:30
- Tuesday 08:30 to 16:30
- Wednesday 08:30 to 16:30
Locations:
There will be an excpectation to cover London East Unit on the ad-hoc basis. Clapham will be your base unit with mileage paid to the London East site as per the expenses policy.
- BPAS Clapham -15, 16 The Polygon, London SW4 0JG
- BPAS London East -32-36 Romford Rd, London E15 4BZ
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.
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