Overview
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 within our Richmond Clinic. You will work part-time, 30 hours per week, on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. More details can be found in the further information section 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 & 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.
Responsibilities
* Work in accordance with NMC guidelines for Professional Practice and the wider regulatory frameworks of the Abortion Act 1967 and Health & Social Care Act as well as BPAS clinical policies and procedures.
* Ensure that the client understands her options in relation to the pregnancy, and if choosing termination, meets the ground of the Abortion Act.
* Provide information on STI testing, undertake tests and provide results and discuss, inform and confirm the client\'s 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.
* Care for and support clients undergoing surgical treatments, including procedures under general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or local anaesthetic.
* Maintain a registered Adult Nurse (NMC) Level 1 or Midwife with active NMC registration and PIN, with at least 12 months clinical practice and a keen interest in sexual health and reproductive healthcare.
* Demonstrate safeguarding knowledge and Fraser/Gillick competencies as essential for this role.
* Display excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
* Demonstrate sound and accurate administrative competence with attention to detail.
* Have gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty (e.g., sexual health, contraception) and venepuncture/cannulation skills.
* Be comfortable using IT and Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Microsoft Teams.
About BPAS and Benefits
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 reproductive healthcare.
* Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
* 34 days annual leave per year
* A defined contribution pension scheme
* Access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF including health and wellbeing services, lifestyle offers, salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services and free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process and a number of pre-employment checks.
Salary: £42,383 to £48,789 a year, pro rata for part-time; Depending on skills and experience.
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