Lead Nurse / Midwife - 37.5 hours (12m Maternity Cover)

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 team in Peterborough.

You will provide abortion and sexual health information, pre-treatment assessment and treatment to patients in a supportive manner. This role is working 37.5 hours per week over Monday to Friday. 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 patients..

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 patient 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 patients at all times.

• Assess the gestation of the pregnancy by ultrasound scanning, and establish that the patient 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 Patient 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 patient-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: 29 June 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-PET-LNM-375-FT1
• Job locations: B P A S, North Wing - Broadway Court, PETERBOROUGH, PE1 1RP, 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, Thursday - 08:00 - 16:30
• Wednesday - 08:00 - 15:30
• Friday - 08:00 - 15:00

Location BPAS Peterborough - Broadway Court, Ground Floor North Wing, Peterborough PE1 1RP

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.