Description
We are looking for a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join the clinical team within our Finsbury Park unit in London. You will work part-time, 29.5 hours per week over Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays.
As a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner you will provide high-quality clinical care to clients across a range of BPAS reproductive healthcare services, including termination of pregnancy, STI testing and treatment, contraception, and vasectomy. You'll 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 and over the phone.
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 and have a keen interest in sexual health and reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge and experience of safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.
Main duties of the job:
- Work in accordance with NMC guidelines for Professional Practice and the wider regulatory frameworks of the Abortion Act 1967 and Health and Social Care Act, as well as BPAS clinical policies and procedures.
- Ensure that the client understands their options in relation to the pregnancy and, if choosing termination, meets the grounds of the Abortion Act.
- Provide information on STI Testing, undertake tests, and provide results, and also discuss, inform, and confirm the client's 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.
Additional requirements:
- Sound and 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.
Benefits of working with us:
- 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.