Job summary
*Please note, this role is a on 12 month FTC covering maternity leave

Are you an experienced Nurse or Midwife looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience of leading and managing a team?

At BPAS, we are looking for a Lead Nurse or Midwife to come and join our passionate teams in Milton Keynes and Northampton.

You will provide abortion and sexual health information, pre-treatment assessment and treatment to clients in a supportive manner. This role is working 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday across the two units. A detailed shift pattern and salary information can be found in the further information section below.

As the Lead Nurse or Midwife you will lead, manage and mentor a clinical team of nurses and midwives involved in the provision of the termination service. You will also deputise in the absence of the Treatment Unit Manager, ensuring the highest standards of care and safety for our clients.

About You
You will be a Registered Adult Nurse 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.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver high standards of care in accordance with NMC Guidelines for Professional Practice and to promote the safety and well-being of clients at all times.
• Assess the gestation of the pregnancy by ultrasound scanning, and 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.
• Carefully check for and implement any procedure indicated on Client Care Notes as appropriate - including administering medication for Medical Abortion procedures, cervical preparation and surgical treatment.
• Assist in the orientation of new staff, including bank and agency staff, and provide an environment conducive to learning in which staff are able to develop.
• To complete Datix and ensure complaints / serious incidents are dealt with in a timely manner according to policy and procedure
• To complete clinical audits and act on the results escalating them to the relevant person/team as necessary
• Assist the Unit Manager in setting budgets for the Unit and in ensuring that CQC standards are maintained.

We are also looking for:

• Knowledge of the Abortion Act, Health & Safety, COSHH requirements, Infection Control and Child Protection
• A friendly, professional, supportive and non-judgmental person with a commitment to a client-led service

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 balance

Safeguarding, 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.

Details
Date posted
13 August 2026

Pay scheme
Other

Salary
£45,584 to £51,479 a year
- Depending on skills and experience

Contract
Fixed term

Duration
12 months

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
B0201-MKNO-LNM-375-1

Job locations
B P A S
Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 3HP
United Kingdom

1 Aquila House
14 St Giles Terrace
Northampton
NN1 2BN
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
A full job description along with our terms and conditions (including salary) 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.

Salary £45,584 - £51,479 per annum - depending on skills and experience

Contract 12 month fixed term covering maternity

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Working pattern

• Monday, Tuesday, Friday - Northampton - 09:30 to 17:30
• Wednesday &Thursday - MK - 09:30 to 17:30

Locations
Milton Keynes will be your base unit with travel paid to the second unit as per the expenses policy

• BPAS Northampton 1 Aquila House, 14 St Giles' Terrace, Northampton NN1 2BN
• BPAS Milton Keynes Acorn House, 355 Midsummer Blvd, Milton Keynes MK9 3HP - base

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
• Assessment of Fraser/Gillick competence
• Experience of nurse admissions and discharges
• Venepuncture

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
• Active NMC registration and valid PIN

Desirable

• Contraception skills
• Ultrasound scanning 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 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 role is working 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday across the 2 units. Can you commit to this?
• This role requires working at our Northampton and Milton Keyes units - can you travel to both units?
• Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave?

Desirable

• Please list any further information you wish to add in support of your application for this role.

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of the Abortion Act (training given)
• Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Infection control
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Desirable

• Abortion procedures and clinical guidelines
• Incident reporting
• Ultrasound scanning
• Counselling

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
Midsummer Boulevard
Milton Keynes
MK9 3HP
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
The Recruitment Team
recruitment@bpas.org

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.