Job summary

NUPAS is expanding

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

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic nurse or midwife to work in a range of centres across the Northwest Region.

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.

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.

The role encompasses an opportunity to develop further for those successful candidates who work 3 days or more to complete an accredited ultrasound course which also attracts a further financial incentive.

For further information please contact: [email protected]

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.

Ensure the patients are aware of their options

Undertaking consultations including the discussion and confirmation of treatment options.

Carry out observations

Carry out point of care testing including pregnancy testing

Discuss contraceptive options and provide/fit contraception in accordance with guidelines NUPAS policies

Administration of drugs to patients, following NMC guidelines and NUPAS Policies and procedures

Appropriately Consenting patients for treatment/procedures.

Provide and inform patients on STI Screening

Identify safeguarding concerns.

Checking details on patient notes and alerting Doctor to any significant conditions

Ensure patients have received and completed a satisfaction survey questionnaire before discharge

Ensuring patients are informed about aftercare prior to discharge

Providing confidential telephone advice for patients with post-operative problems following discharge

Completion of contemporaneous patient records, consent and registers

Maintenance of patient safety

Maintenance of patient confidentiality and DATA protection

Treat all patients with respect and empathy

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 Visions & Values and ensure that everyone is treated as an individual and will acknowledge and value difference in order to treat everyone fairly.