Deputy Clinical Nurse / Midwife Manager - 37.5 hours (12m Mat Cover)

Job summary

*This role is on a 12m FTC

Are you a Registered Nurse or Midwife who is looking to take the next step?

Would you like to utilise your skills and experience to progress within a unique and varied role?

We are looking for a Deputy Clinical Nurse Manager to join the Doncaster unit with travel and cover when required for York. This is a full time role working flexibly over Monday to Saturday.

BPAS Doncaster is a large and busy unit that offers a range of reproductive health services including termination of pregnancy, STI testing and contraception.

As the Deputy Clinical Nurse Manager you will support the day-to-day running of the unit. You will co-ordinate, implement and maintain high standards of client care within the treatment unit including managing and motivating a team of clinicians.

You will deputise in the absence of a Clinical Nurse Manager and ensure clinical areas are managed in a professional manner to ensure high standards of client care.

This is a varied and fast paced role that involves routinely working clinically in all areas of the unit including the operating department.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife that is looking to progress within a clinical management role. You will have willingness to undertake training to enable you to work within all areas of the unit including theatre. You'll have some experience of team management including selection, recruitment, sickness and performance management and be willing to develop in this area.

Main duties of the job

• Support the day-to-day running of the unit.
• Oversee the work of all staff in the clinical team to deliver a high professional standard of client care in accordance with BPAS and NMC/GMC Guidelines for Professional Practice, delegating responsibilities as appropriate.
• Participate in the recruitment process for new clinical staff, monitor employee performance and performance manage staff when necessary.
• To ensure all clinical staff are undertaking continuing professional development (and other activities such as Midwife supervision) as required by the professional body, e.g. NMC.
• Participate in clinical audits and record, report, initiate and participate in investigation processes.
• To ensure the clinical team are trained and able to implement emergency procedures correctly and efficiently.
• Complete documentation relating to the provision of client care.
• To maintain client confidentiality and security.

We are also looking for:

• Knowledge of the NMC/HPCP/GMC codes of conduct, as well as Clinical Governance and Health & Safety, COSSH requirements and the Health and Social Care Act.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal and be able to communicate at all levels of a unit
• Leadership and motivational skills, with a positive attitude towards change

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.