About this role
Job summary
Please note: We require candidates to live within a 60 minute commute to the hub (BH8 8LS).
Are you an experienced Nurse or Midwife looking for a new challenge? Are you looking for a role that includes some home working and flexibility?
Do you have experience of leading and managing a team?
If the answer is yes, then we may have just the role for you!
At our Bournemouth Telemedicine hub, we are looking for a Telemedical Lead Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about women's health and dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients. As a Lead Nurse or Midwife you will provide abortion and sexual health information, pre-treatment assessment and treatment to clients in a supportive manner.
The post holder will lead, manage and mentor a remote clinical team of nurses and midwives involved in the provision of the telemedical termination service. You will also deputise in the absence of the Treatment Unit Manager.
This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Saturday. This will include two late finishes per month (until 7pm) and 1 in 4 Saturdays. Based at our Bournemouth hub, once trained, this role will involve a mixture of hub and home working. More will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
To deliver high standards of telemedical care in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice, and to promote the safety and well-being of clients at all times.Ensure that the client understands her options in relation to the pregnancy &, if choosing termination, meets the ground of the Abortion Act.To co-ordinate clinicians to meet the needs of the service and contribute to the identification of efficient staffing levels and manage human resources effectively.
To assist the Unit Manager in setting budgets for the Unit and in ensuring that CQC standards are maintained.
To audit client pathways and practitioners to ensure compliance with BPAS policies, and implement/review action plans where required.
About You
You will be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) who has experience of working within a clinical environment, where you have supervised or managed other clinical staff. You will have experience of working to guidelines, policies and procedures, and also have experience of completing client documentation.
We are also looking for:
A friendly, professional, supportive and non-judgmental person with a commitment to a client-led serviceGynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e. sexual health, contraception
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
Further information and a full job description 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.
Please note: The successful Candidate will need to live within a 60 minute commute to our Leamington hub due to training and rota cover
Salary: £45,584- £51,479 per annum pro rata - depending on skills and experience
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Saturday. This will include two late finishes a month (7pm) and 1 in 4 Saturdays 08:00-14:00. More will be discussed at interview
Location: BPAS Bournemouth-23-25 Ophir Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8LS - once trained, this role will be a mix of hub and home working.
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
Experience Essential
Leading and managing a clinical team Completion of client documentation
Desirable
Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception Experience of nurse admissions and discharges Practice nurse experience Venepuncture
Qualifications Essential
Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising) Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
Contraception skills Ultrasound scanning skills
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Knowledge of the Abortion Act (training given) Health & Safety and COSHH requirements Infection control Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Contraception Sexual health Abortion procedures and clinical guidelines Incident reporting Ultrasound scanning Counselling
General Essential
Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion? Are you the friend or family of a current BPAS employee? If so, please state the name and 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 role is for 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Saturday at the Bournemouth Hub. (To include 2 late finishes a month and 1 in 4 Saturdays) - Can you commit to this? We require candidates to live within a 60 minute commute of the Bournemouth hub. Please state your postcode.
Desirable
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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 B P A S
23-25 Ophir Road
BOURNEMOUTH
BH8 8LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)