Nurse / Midwife Practitioner 22.5 hrs

Overview

Go back British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Nurse / Midwife Practitioner 22.5 hrs

The closing date is 13 November 2025

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 at our Birmingham Cluster working 22.5 hours per week.

Please note – this role covers 3 units – Birmingham South, Birmingham Central and Dudley. Travel is required to all 3 units – mileage is paid.

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 and over the phone.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife 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.

Main duties of the job

• You will 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 also 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.
• 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 e.g., sexual health, contraception
• Venepuncture / cannulation skills

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.

Job responsibilities

The 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

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.

If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

Salary: £38,984 – £45,518 per annum, pro rata for part-time, depending on skills and experience

Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week | To be worked flexibly across Monday-Wednesday to meet the needs of the service over the 3 units. More will be discussed at interview.

Locations:

• BPAS Birmingham South, The Robert Clinic, 162 Station Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham B30 1DB – base unit
• BPAS Central Birmingham, First Floor, Guildhall Buildings, 12 Navigation Street, Birmingham B2 4BT
• BPAS Dudley, St James Medical Centre, Malthouse Dr, Dudley DY1 2BY

Birmingham South will be your base unit, and mileage to the other two units will be reimbursed in line with the BPAS Expenses Policy

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman\’s right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

General

• 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
• Please state your Professional body and membership e.g. NMC Midwives (RM)
• Please state your Membership/Registration number
• Please state your expiry/renewal date
• This role is working part-time 22.5 hours per week across Birmingham Cluster – Can you commit to this working pattern?
• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

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
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception

Qualifications

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

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.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

£38,984 to £45,518 a year- pro rata for part-time, Depending on Experience