British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Nurse / Midwife Practitioner - 37.5 hours (12m Mat Cover)

Job summary
*Please note this role is on a 12m FTC covering maternity leave and involves working across 4 units. Weekly travel is required to all - mileage is paid

Are you a Registered Adult Nurse or Midwife who is passionate about reproductive healthcare?

We're looking for a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner to join the clinical team within our Merseyside Cluster. You will work full-time, 37.5 hours per week flexibly over Mon-Sat. More details can be found in the further information section below.

As a Nurse or Midwife Practitioner you will provide high quality clinical care to our clients across a range of BPAS reproductive healthcare services including termination of pregnancy, STI testing & treatment, contraception & vasectomy. You'll be involved in all stages of the client pathway from consultation through to treatment & will work in all areas of the unit including theatre & recovery. This role will involve providing treatment & clinical information to clients both in person & over the phone.

About You
You'll be a Registered Adult Nurse Level 1 or Midwife (practising) with active NMC registration and PIN. You'll have clinical practice experience of at least 12 months & have a keen interest in sexual health & reproductive healthcare. Clinical knowledge & experience of safeguarding and Fraser/Gillick competencies are essential for this role.

You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills and you will be adept at caring for clients in a compassionate & empathetic way.

Main duties of the job
You will work in accordance with NMC guidelines for Professional Practice & the wider regulatory frameworks of the Abortion Act 1967 & Health & Social Care Act as well as BPAS clinical policies and procedures.

• Ensure that the client understands her options in relation to the pregnancy &, if choosing termination, meets the ground of the Abortion Act.
• Provide information on STI Testing, undertake tests and provide results and also discuss, inform and confirm the clients future choice of contraception.
• Carefully check for and implement any procedure indicated on client case notes, including administering medication for Medical Abortion procedures or cervical preparation.
• Carry out post treatment check-ups by assessing the physical condition of the client and discussing any concerns
• Complete relevant paperwork and in the event of post treatment problems, make arrangements with the clinic or refer to an NHS agency if necessary.
• To care for and support clients undergoing surgical treatments. This could include general anaesthetic, conscious sedation or local anaesthetic.

We are also looking for:

• Sound & accurate administrative competence with attention to detail
• Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant specialty i.e., sexual health, contraception
• Venepuncture / cannulation skills
• Comfortable using IT and Microsoft Packages including Outlook, Word and Microsoft Teams.

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: 10 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £39,959 to £46,656 a year, depending on skills & experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B0201-MERCL-NMP-375-1
Job locations: Merseyside Clinic, 32 Parkfield Road, Aigburth, LIVERPOOL, L17 8UJ; The Gateway - 89 Sankey Street, WARRINGTON, WA1 1SR; 81 London Road, LIVERPOOL, L3 8JA; Corporation Street, ST. HELENS, Merseyside, WA10 1HJ

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.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week to be worked flexibly over Monday to Saturday across the 4 units listed below.
Locations: One unit will be your base unit, with mileage paid to the other 3 as per the expenses policy
BPAS Merseyside 32 Parkfield Road, Liverpool L17 8UJ
BPAS St Helens The Millennium Centre, Corporation Street, Saint Helens WA10 1HJ
BPAS Liverpool 81 London Road, Liverpool L3 8JA
BPAS Warrington The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, Warrington WA1 1SR

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
Qualifications
Essential: Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising); Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Desirable: Contraception skills; Ultrasound scanning skills
Experience
Essential: Minimum 12 months clinical practice experience; Experience of general nursing or midwifery; Experience completing client documentation and working within guidelines, policies and procedures; Knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements and infection control
Desirable: Gynaecological nursing experience or relevant speciality i.e. sexual health, contraception
General
Essential: Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion? Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role? This role is for 37.5 hours working flexibly over Monday to Saturday. Can you commit to this? This role is part of our Merseyside Cluster and weekly travel is required to all 4 units. Can you travel to them all? Are you aware this role is on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave?

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)
Employer's website: https://www.bpas.org

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