Job summary
* Please note this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
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 in our Richmond unit - working 37.5 hours per week flexibly over Monday to Friday.
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 & over the phone. You'll have excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills, and be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate and empathetic way.
Due to this roles contract duration, we require the successful candidate to be scan trained.
Main duties of the job
- You'll 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 & 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 & provide results & also discuss the clients future choice of contraception
- Carefully check for
& 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 & discussing any concerns
- To care for & support clients undergoing surgical treatments. This
could include general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or local anaesthetic
We are also looking for:
- Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual
health, contraception
- Venepuncture / cannulation
skills
About You
You'll be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife with active NMC registration & 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 & Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.
You will also be comfortable using IT & Microsoft Packages including Outlook, Word & 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 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: £43,148 - £49,682 per annum depending on skills and experience - inclusive of OLW
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly over Monday to Friday
Location:
- Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham 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
A 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: £43,148 - £49,682 per annum depending on skills and experience - inclusive of OLW
Contract: 12 month fixed term
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly over Monday to Friday
Location:
- Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham 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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
- Ultrasound scanning skills
Desirable
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
- Have you ever worked with a current or previous BPAS employee? If yes, please state name and when.
- 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 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday at our unit in Richmond, London (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this?
- Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave?
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Person Specification
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
- Ultrasound scanning skills
Desirable
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
- Have you ever worked with a current or previous BPAS employee? If yes, please state name and when.
- 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 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday at our unit in Richmond, London (TW1 2AR). Can you commit to this?
- Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave?
Desirable
- Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
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).
