Job summary
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse or Midwife ready to take the next step into clinical leadership within reproductive healthcare?
BPAS is looking for a Deputy Ward Manager to support the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager in delivering safe, effective and compassionate abortion and sexual health services.
This is a part-time position for 30 hours per week, to be worked flexibly across Monday to Saturday at our Richmond Clinic.
You will combine hands-on clinical care with leadership responsibilities, playing a key role in maintaining high professional standards, safe staffing levels and excellent patient experience throughout the service.
About You
You will be a Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Midwife with proven experience working within a clinical environment, including experience in abortion and/or sexual health services. You will bring strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills, alongside the confidence to support colleagues and act in charge of the unit when required.
You will demonstrate a professional, approachable and non-judgmental manner, with a clear commitment to patient-led care and a womans right to choose. You will be an effective team member while also feeling confident to take responsibility for leading the unit in the absence of the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Clinical Nurse/Midwife Manager in the line management and supervision of nursing and midwifery staff
Assist in ensuring all staff are appropriately qualified and competent
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Contribute to effective workforce planning and safe staffing levels
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Support the implementation of BPAS policies and ensure CQC standards are maintained
Provide abortion and sexual health information, assessment and treatment in a supportive and non-judgmental manner
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Undertake point-of-care testing, including pregnancy testing and venepuncture
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
The full job description can be found on the right hand side in the supporting documents, which 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: £38,181 to £49,891 per annum (salary is inclusive of Outer London Weighting) - pro-rata for part time hours, depending on skills and experience.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week To be worked flexibly over Monday to Saturday. More to be discussed at the interview.
All weekend shifts are paid at premium rate of time and a half.
Location: BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 2AR
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description can be found on the right hand side in the supporting documents, which 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: £38,181 to £49,891 per annum (salary is inclusive of Outer London Weighting) - pro-rata for part time hours, depending on skills and experience.
Working Pattern: 30 hours per week To be worked flexibly over Monday to Saturday. More to be discussed at the interview.
All weekend shifts are paid at premium rate of time and a half.
Location: BPAS Richmond, Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Road, East Twickenham, Middlesex TW1 2AR
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
Desirable
- Contraception skills
- Ultrasound scanning skills
- Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience acting in charge of a clinical area
- Theatre/recovery exposure
- Demonstrable governance and safeguarding competence
- Confidence balancing clinical delivery with team leadership
Desirable
- Experience in sexual & reproductive health or early pregnancy care
- Clear understanding of UK abortion law and consent processes
- Proven experience within a clinical environment
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 per week over Monday to Saturday at our unit in Richmond, London (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional information to support your application?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
Desirable
- Contraception skills
- Ultrasound scanning skills
- Counselling skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous administrative experience
- Experience acting in charge of a clinical area
- Theatre/recovery exposure
- Demonstrable governance and safeguarding competence
- Confidence balancing clinical delivery with team leadership
Desirable
- Experience in sexual & reproductive health or early pregnancy care
- Clear understanding of UK abortion law and consent processes
- Proven experience within a clinical environment
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 per week over Monday to Saturday at our unit in Richmond, London (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this?
Desirable
- Would you like to add any additional information to support your application?
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).
