Lead Nurse / Midwife - 37.5 hoursinSwindon inSwindonPUBLISHED TUE 5 NOV 2024

£41,807 to £49,238 a year - Depending on skills and experience PERMANENT
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The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is seeking a Lead Nurse or Midwife to join their Swindon team, working 37.5 hours a week, primarily Monday to Friday. The role involves leading and managing a clinical team in providing abortion and sexual health services, while ensuring high standards of care and safety for clients. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, conducting pre-treatment assessments, administering medications, and complying with the Abortion Act and relevant policies. The ideal candidate will be a Registered Nurse or Midwife with experience in clinical supervision, a strong understanding of healthcare guidelines, and a commitment to providing supportive, non-judgmental care.

Candidates must possess knowledge of health and safety regulations, infection control, and child protection standards. The position offers a salary ranging from £41,807 to £49,238 annually, depending on experience, and requires applicants to be fully pro-choice. Additionally, applicants must provide evidence of vaccination status against COVID-19 and other relevant health conditions. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as the position may close early upon receiving sufficient applications.

Are you an experienced Nurse or Midwife looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience of leading and managing a team?

At BPAS, we are looking for a Lead Nurse or Midwife to come and join our passionate team to provide abortion and sexual health information, pre-treatment assessment and treatment to clients in a supportive manner within our unit in Swindon for 37.5 hours a week over Monday to Friday.

As the Lead Nurse or Midwife you will lead, manage and mentor a clinical team of nurses and midwives involved in the provision of the termination service. You will also deputise in the absence of the Treatment Unit Manager, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for our clients.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife (practising) who has experience of working within a clinical environment, where you have supervised or managed other clinical staff. You will have experience of working to guidelines, policies and procedures, and also have experience of completing client documentation.

To deliver high standards of care in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice and to promote the safety and well-being of clients at all times.

Assess the gestation of the pregnancy by ultrasound scanning, and establish that the client is sure of her decision to request a termination and ensure that the reason complies with the terms of the Abortion Act.

Carefully check for and implement any procedure indicated on Client Care Notes as appropriate - including administering medication for Medical Abortion procedures, cervical preparation and surgical treatment.

Assist in the orientation of new staff, including bank and agency staff, and provide an environment conducive to learning in which staff are able to develop.
To complete Datix and ensure complaints / serious incidents are dealt with in a timely manner according to policy and procedure
To complete clinical audits and act on the results escalating them to the relevant person/team as necessary
Assist the Unit Manager in setting budgets for the Unit and in ensuring that CQC standards are maintained.

We are also looking for:

Knowledge of the Abortion Act, Health & Safety, COSHH requirements, Infection Control and Child Protection
A friendly, professional, supportive and non-judgmental person with a commitment to a client-led service