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 Reading Unit. You will work part-time, 30 hours per week over Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 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 client
understands her options in relation to the pregnancy &, 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 clients 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
- Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual
health, contraception
- Venepuncture / cannulation
skills
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and terms and conditions 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 - depending on skills and experience (Pro rata for part time hours)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
- Monday 08:00 to 16:00
- Tuesday 08:00 to 16:00
- Thursday 08:00 to 16:00
- Friday 08:30 to 16:30
Location:
BPAS Reading 121 London Street, Reading, BerkshireRG1 4QA
Apply now
Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility
All applicants must be pro choice and support a womans 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and terms and conditions 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 - depending on skills and experience (Pro rata for part time hours)
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift Pattern:
- Monday 08:00 to 16:00
- Tuesday 08:00 to 16:00
- Thursday 08:00 to 16:00
- Friday 08:30 to 16:30
Location:
BPAS Reading 121 London Street, Reading, BerkshireRG1 4QA
Apply now
Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility
All applicants must be pro choice and support a womans 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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
- Contraception skills
- Ultrasound scanning skills
General
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
- 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 30 hours working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Can you commit to this?
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
- Contraception skills
- Ultrasound scanning skills
General
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
- 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 30 hours working Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Can you commit to this?
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
121 London Street
Reading
RG1 4QA
Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)
