RGN/Midwife

East of England, East of England

Permanent

Depends on experience

Other Allied

RGN/Midwife

Job summary

NUPAS is expanding

Are you looking for the next step in your nursing career?

We have an exciting opportunity for an nurse or midwife to work in our clinics in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire.

We are looking for nurses who can deliver safe and effective care of patients wanting to access; consultation for unplanned pregnancy, surgical and medical abortions, contraception and sexual health services for women. Experience in ultra sound scanning (t/a and t/v) in first and second stage trimester would be an advantage but is not essential.

You will need to be able to fulfil an integral role within our multidisciplinary team delivering a confidential abortion service. You will need to be motivated, enthusiastic, caring and empathetic. Pro-choice is a must.

Main duties of the job

To deliver safe and effective care of patients from admission to discharge in accordance with Healthcare Commission Standards, NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice and company policies and procedures. Experience in ultra sound scanning (t/a and t/v) in first and second stage trimester would be an advantage but is not essential.

About us

The post holder will have a duty to ensure that the principles of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adhered to in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for Improving Patient Experience.

All staff are required to adhere to the principles of patient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for Patient Experience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy, respect, understanding and honesty.

The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS Values & Values and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual, and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for scanning nurses or midwives who can deliver safe and effective care of patients wanting to access; consultation for unplanned pregnancy, surgical and medical abortions, contraception and sexual health services for women.

Some travel to different locations across Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire will be expected.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Current Nurse and or Midwifery Council NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Sub part 1 of the NMC register Registered Midwife. Up to date knowledge and experience of working in a sexual health TOP or Gynaecological service.

Desirable

Faculty of Reproductive Sexual Healthcare FSRH Letter of Competence in intrauterine techniques ie IUS and or IDU fitter and Insertion and removal of Subdermal Implants. SDI Recognised qualification in Independent/Supplementary Prescribing. Experience in ultra sound scanning (t/a and t/v) in first and second stage trimester would be an advantage but is not essential.

Qualifications

Essential

Current Nurse or Midwife NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Sub part 1 of the NMC register Registered Midwife.

Desirable

Up to date knowledge and experience of working in a sexual health TOP or Gynaecological service. Experience in ultra sound scanning (t/a and t/v) in first and second stage trimester would be an advantage but is not essential.

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.