Job summary
We have exciting opportunities for nurses or midwives to work in the Yorkshire & Merseyside region.
We are looking for nurses/ midwives who can deliver safe and effective care of patients wanting to access; consultation for unplanned pregnancy, surgical and medical abortions, contraception and sexual health services for women.
You will need to be able to fulfil an integral role within our multidisciplinary team delivering a confidential abortion service. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, caring and empathetic. Pro-choice is a must. Are you looking for the next step in your nursing career?
We can support you with further development of your clinical competencies and skills.
If you are also qualified in ultrasound scanning, you will be eligible for an enhanced rate of pay to carry out scans.
Offering full and part time positions, this role includes weekend working and On-Call duty (on a rotational basis).
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Main duties of the job
To deliver safe and effective care of patients from admission to discharge in accordance with Healthcare Commission Standards, NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice and company policies and procedures.
Ensure the patients are aware of their options
Undertaking consultations including the discussion and confirmation of treatment options.
Discuss contraceptive options and provide/fit contraception in accordance with guidelines NUPAS policies
Appropriately Consenting patients for treatment/procedures.
Provide and inform patients on STI Screening
Identify safeguarding concerns.
Checking details on patient notes and alerting Doctor/surgeon/anaesthetist to any significant conditions
Ensuring patients are informed about aftercare prior to discharge
Providing confidential telephone advice for patients with post-operative problems following discharge
Completion of contemporaneous patient records, consent and registers
About us
Pro-choice is a must.
NUPAS attaches great importance to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the post holder to minimise the NUPAS environmental impact wherever possible. This will include switching off lights, computers, monitors and other non-essential equipment when not in use. Helping to minimise business travel, reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying, correct waste disposal, reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly.
The post holder will have a duty to ensure that the principles of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adhered to in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for Improving Patient Experience.
All staff are required to adhere to the principles of patient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for Patient Experience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding and honesty.
The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS Values & Values and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual, and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for nurses or midwives who can deliver safe and effective care of patients wanting to access; consultation for unplanned pregnancy, surgical and medical abortions, contraception and sexual health services for women.
You will need to be able to fulfil an integral role within our multidisciplinary team delivering a confidential abortion service. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, caring and empathetic. Pro-choice is a must.
If you are also qualified in ultrasound scanning, you will be eligible for an enhanced rate of pay to carry out scans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Current Nurse and or Midwifery Council NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Sub part 1 of the NMC register Registered Midwife. Up to date knowledge and experience of working in a sexual health TOP or Gynaecological service.
Desirable
2. Faculty of Reproductive Sexual Healthcare FSRH Letter of Competence in intrauterine techniques IUS and or IDU fitter and Insertion and removal of Subdermal Implants. SDI Recognised qualification in Independent/Supplementary Prescribing. Ultra sound scanning experience in first and second stage trimester. Ultrasound Scanning (t/a and t/v). If you are also qualified in ultrasound scanning, you will be eligible for an enhanced rate of pay to carry out scans.