Job summary
Please note: You will be required to spend the majority of the first 8-12 weeks training within the Telemedical Hub in Richmond. For this reason we require candidates to live within a 60 minute commute to the unit (TW1 2AR). Visits to the hub after this will be bi-monthly.
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 client 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 bi-monthly, you will undertake telephone consultations with BPAS clients to provide abortion and Sexual Health information, discussing their treatment options & assessing their medical needs. Every client is different, & you will need to adapt your style to meet their requirements.
As a telemedical practitioner you will build a strong rapport with every client you talk to. Your quick thinking and clinical experience will be essential in determining the next steps for the client.
This is a permanent role, working 30 hours per week. This is to be worked flexibly over Tuesday-Saturday. All Saturday shifts are paid at time and a half. Further details to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
- To obtain a full medical history from the client, including assessment of gestation from LMP and identify clinical factors which may place the client at risk.
- To establish that the client 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 client if applicable.
- To appropriately complete the clients consent for treatment.
- To discuss, inform, confirm, and consent on the clients 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 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 clients journey of care with empathy & 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 with the ability to build good working relationships across an organisation
- Good listening skills, with attention to detail when completing all administrative work
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description and salary information can be found in the supporting documents section and is available for you to download and review.
Further Information
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: Rosslyn Clinic, 15 Rosslyn Rd, East Twickenham, Twickenham TW1 2AR
Salary: £36,938 to £44,625 per annum depending on skills and experience. Pro rata for part time hours. Saturday shifts are paid at time and a half.
Hours: 30 hours per week
Working Pattern: To be worked flexibly over Tuesday-Saturday. More will be discussed at interview. Hours will be between the following opening times:
- Tuesday 08:00 to 18:00
- Wednesday 08:00 to 20:00
- Thursday 08:00 to 18:00
- Friday 08:00 to 17:00
- Saturday 08:00 to 16:00
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
COVID-19: BPAS encourages all applicants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and we invite you to share evidence of your vaccination status. This is in addition to the requirement to provide evidence of vaccination/immunity against the following conditions of Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, MMR and Varicella for clinical roles directly involved in patient care.
Person Specification
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
- Basic understanding of Abortion Care
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
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 nature of the relationship
- 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 30 hours per week which you will work flexibly over Tuesday-Saturday. Can you commit to this?
- Do you 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
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
Rosslyn Clinic
15 Rosslyn Road
Twickenham
TW1 2AR