About this role
Job summary
Please note: The successful applicant will be required to spend the majority of the first 8-12 weeks training within the Telemedical Hub in Richmond. We require candidates to live within a 60 minute commute to the hub (TW1 2AR).
Wanting a role where you can work from home, with the flexibility to fit working hours around your everyday life and circumstances?
Love working in Nursing or Midwifery but want to use your skills in a different way?
We are looking for Registered Adult Nurses (Level 1) or Midwives who are passionate about reproductive healthcare, dedicated to giving great patient care & who are able to support women and men through their care journey with BPAS.
Based at home, with visits to the Richmond Telemedical Hub on a bi-monthly basis, you will undertake telephone consultations with BPAS patients to provide abortion and Sexual Health information, discussing their treatment options and assessing their medical needs. Every patient is different, and you will need to adapt your style to meet their requirements.
As a telemedical practitioner you will build a strong rapport with every patient you talk to. Your quick thinking and clinical experience will be essential in determining the next steps for the patient.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 35 hours per week. This will include one late finish and alternate Saturdays. More information can be found in the further information section below.
Main duties of the job
To obtain a full medical history from the patient, including assessment of gestation from LMP and identify clinical factors which may place the patient at risk. To establish that the patient is sure of her decision to request a termination and ensure that the reason complies with the terms of the Abortion Act. To discuss and confirm treatment options with the patient if applicable. To appropriately complete the patients consent for treatment. To discuss, inform, confirm, and consent on the patients future choice of contraception, and provide information regarding access to contraception when relevant.About you
You will be a registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or registered Midwife (practising) with a valid NMC PIN and at least 12 months clinical practice experience. A competent IT user with the ability to be adaptable and self-motivated, you will work to provide an excellent telephone consultation service to BPAS clients. You'll need to have sound communication and listening skills, whilst also being able to problem solve confidently.
Working on your own initiative, you'll deliver the patients journey of care with empathy and understanding, whilst using your clinical knowledge and skills to provide them with a great understanding of the service that BPAS provides.
We are also looking for:
Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills Good attention to detail when completing administrative work Commitment to a patient-led service with a professional & positive attitude towards work
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 balanceSafeguarding, 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
The full job description and salary information can be found in the supporting documents section on the right-hand side of the advert. These are 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.
Location Home based. Please note that the successful candidate will be required to spend their first 8-12 weeks of employment in the Richmond hub. Visits to the hub after the training period will be bi-monthly.
Hub location Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham TW1 2AR.
Salary £39,959 to £46,656 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience. Saturday shifts are paid at time and a half.
Hours 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly over Monday to Saturday. This will include 1 late finish a week and alternate Saturdays (8am-2pm)
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.
Person Specification
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 the nature of the relationship Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role? 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 is a 35 hours per week role to be worked over Monday-Saturday (to include one late finish & alternate Saturdays). Can you commit to this? We require you to live within a 60 minute commute of the Richmond hub (TW1 2AR) - please state your postcode.
Desirable
Please list any other information in support of your application.
Qualifications Essential
Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising) Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Experience Essential
Clinical practice experience (at least 12 months) Completion of client documentation Working to clinical guidelines, policies & procedures
Desirable
Speaking to patients over the phone in a clinical capacity Gynecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e. sexual health, contraception
Knowledge and Skills Essential
IT skills - Ability to use Microsoft packages e.g word, outlook and Microsoft teams Understanding of clinical risk and incident reporting Basic understanding of Abortion Care
Desirable
Contraception Sexual health
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).
Employer details Employer name British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address Rosslyn Clinic
15 Rosslyn Road
Twickenham
TW1 2AR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)