Job summary
NUPAS is expanding
Are you looking for the next step in your nursing career?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse or midwife to work in a range of centres across North London but also willing to work across other sites across London when required.
We are looking for nurses who can deliver safe and effective care of patients wanting to access; consultation for unplanned pregnancy, surgical and medical abortions, contraception and sexual health services for women.
You will need to be able to fulfil an integral role within our multidisciplinary team delivering a confidential abortion service. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, caring and empathetic. Pro-choice is a must.
The role encompasses an opportunity to develop further for those successful candidates who work 3 days or more to complete an accredited ultrasound course which also attracts a further financial incentive.
For further information please contact: Leanne.ward@nupas.co.uk
Main duties of the job
To deliver safe and effective care of patients from admission to discharge in accordance with Healthcare Commission Standards, NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice and company policies and procedures.
Ensure the patients are aware of their options
Undertaking consultations including the discussion and confirmation of treatment options.
Carry out observations
Carry out point of care testing including pregnancy testing
Discuss contraceptive options and provide/fit contraception in accordance with guidelines NUPAS policies
Administration of drugs to patients, following NMC guidelines and NUPAS Policies and procedures
Appropriately Consenting patients for treatment/procedures.
Provide and inform patients on STI Screening
Identify safeguarding concerns.
Checking details on patient notes and alerting Doctor to any significant conditions
Ensure patients have received and completed a satisfaction survey questionnaire before discharge
Ensuring patients are informed about aftercare prior to discharge
Providing confidential telephone advice for patients with post-operative problems following discharge
Completion of contemporaneous patient records, consent and registers
Maintenance of patient safety
Maintenance of patient confidentiality and DATA protection
Treat all patients with respect and empathy
About us
Pro-choice is a must.
NUPAS attaches great importance to sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility. It is the responsibility of the post holder to minimise the NUPAS environmental impact wherever possible. This will include switching off lights, computers, monitors and other non-essential equipment when not in use. Helping to minimise business travel, reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying, correct waste disposal, reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly.
The post holder will have a duty to ensure that the principles of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adhered to in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for Improving Patient Experience.
All staff are required to adhere to the principles of patient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for Patient Experience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding and honesty.
The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS Values & Values and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual, and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.
Date posted
22 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience All hours part time and full time considered
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
E0169-24-0042
Job locations
Torrington Clinic
16 Torrington Park
London
N12 9SS
Employer details
Employer name
NUPAS Ltd
Address
Torrington Clinic
16 Torrington Park
London
N12 9SS
Employer's website
https://www.nupas.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
