Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 29.5 hours in London

Job summary

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 Finsbury Park unit in London. You will work part-time, 29.5 hours per week over Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. More details can be found in the further information section below.

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 & 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.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN. You'll have clinical practice experience of at least 12 months & have a keen interest in sexual health & reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge & experience of safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills and you will be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

We are also looking for:

• Sound & accurateadministrative competence with attention to detail
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexualhealth, contraception
• Venepuncture / cannulationskills
• Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Packages including Outlook, Word and Microsoft Teams.

About us

The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.

When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.

Working with us benefits include:

• 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Life assurance at 3 salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance

Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.

We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.

Values & eligibility

All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary

£44,123 - £50,820 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience, inclusive of OLW. We pay time and a half for all Saturday shifts

Hours

29.5 hours per week

Working Pattern

Monday 09:30 - 17:30 | Thurs 08:30 - 17:30 | Fri 08:30 - 14:30 | Saturday 08:30 - 16:30

Location

BPAS Finsbury Park Stroud Green Clinic, 12-14 Upper Tollington Park, Finsbury Park, London N4 3EL

Person Specification

Essential

• Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and nature of the relationship
• Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
• Please state your Professional body and membership e.g. NMC Midwives (RM)
• Please state your Membership/Registration number along with your expiry/renewal date
• This role is for 29.5 hours working Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays in our unit in Finsbury Park, London. Can you commit to this?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning skills

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 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 i.e. sexual health, contraception

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

BPAS - Stroud Green Clinic

12-14 Upper Tollington Park

Finsbury Park

LONDON

N4 3EL

United Kingdom

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