Description
We are looking for a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join the clinical team within our Richmond, London Unit. You will work part-time, 31.5 hours per week over Tuesday to Friday.
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 & treatment, contraception & vasectomy. You'll be involved in all stages of the client pathway from consultation through to treatment & will work in all areas of the unit, including theatre & recovery. This role will involve providing treatment & clinical information to clients both in person & 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 & have a keen interest in sexual health & reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge & 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 & 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 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 & 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.