Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 15 hoursNHS

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 in our Peterborough unit working 15 hours per week on Monday and Thursday.

A detailed shift pattern along with salary information can be found below.

About the role

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, 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.

About You

You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN. You will 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.

With excellent interpersonal & communication skills you will be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way. You will also be comfortable using IT & MS Packages including Outlook, Word & MS Teams.

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
• Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual health, contraception
• Venepuncture / cannulation skills

Job description

The 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 £39,959 - £46,656 per annum depending on skills and experience - pro rata for part time hours

Shift Pattern 15hours per week - Monday and Thursday 08:30 to 16:30

Location BPAS Peterborough - Ground Floor North Wing, Broadway Court, Broadway, Peterborough PE1 1RS

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. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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.

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.