Safeguarding Specialist Nurse or Midwife - 12m Maternity Cover
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) Safeguarding Specialist Nurse or Midwife - 12m Maternity Cover
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
Please note - this role is Remote Working with travel required across units in the North East on a weekly basis to deliver training and supervision and occasional travel to head office when required for meetings and training.
We are looking for a Safeguarding Specialist Nurse or Midwife to provide safeguarding support across BPAS in all areas of safeguarding. This includes advice and support to staff, training delivery, assurance for commissioners and liaison with external agencies.
As a Safeguarding Specialist Nurse or Midwife, you will be supporting the development, regional implementation & monitoring of BPAS safeguarding strategy, policy, and procedures.
This is an important and special role in a unique area of reproductive healthcare. This role involves working 37.5 hours per week, over Monday to Friday. Homebased with regular travel to all BPAS North East locations on a weekly basis.
This role is on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave.
About You
You will be a registered adult nurse or midwife who is safeguarding level 3 qualified and has demonstrable experience of providing expert advice and engaging colleagues in a positive way. You will have knowledge of relevant safeguarding legislation and practices. IT literate, you will be adept at developing policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion. By keeping calm under pressure, you will be able to work through multiple priorities at the same time.
Main duties of the job
- Support managers to instil a culture within BPAS that has safeguarding at its core.
- Support the Lead Nurse in advising the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on BPAS responsibilities around safeguarding
- Act as first point of contact for BPAS staff seeking information and advice on clients with safeguarding/vulnerability concerns
- Develop and maintain a central log of all safeguarding queries/requests for support or advice
- Provide expert level of knowledge, leadership and professional advice in relation to safeguarding children and adults across BPAS
- Provide expert safeguarding representation at meetings or committees as required
- Supporting staff in attendance at safeguarding case reviews if needed
- Support the investigation of serious incidents relating to safeguarding, and external Serious Case Reviews
- Support Treatment Unit Managers to liaise with Local Safeguarding Boards
We are also looking for:
- Significant knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills able to communicate at all levels of an organisation.
- Great listening skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to a client-let service
- Knowledge of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management
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
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£45,854 to £56,570 a year - Depending on skills & experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0201-SGNMNE-375-FTC
Job locations
B P A S
123 Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5BQ
United Kingdom
Kimberlow Hill Surgery
Kimberlow Rise
York
YO10 5LA
United Kingdom
One Life
Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS1 3QY
United Kingdom
1st Floor - New England House
Ridley Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8JW
United Kingdom
Stapleford Medical Centre
Church Street
Stapleford
Nottingham
NG9 8DB
United Kingdom
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
5 Landmark Court
Leeds
LS11 8JT
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and further information can be downloaded from the right hand side of this page.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch we are happy to help.
Salary £45,854 to £56,570 per annum dependent on skills and experience
Contract 12 months FTC covering Maternity Leave
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Location Remote Working with travel required across the North East region to deliver training and supervision on a regular basis and occasional travel to head office when required.
The units you will need to visit include:
Doncaster, York, Leeds, Bradford, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, South Shields, Nottingham
There will also be some national travel expected on a less regular basis.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description and further information can be downloaded from the right hand side of this page.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch we are happy to help.
Salary £45,854 to £56,570 per annum dependent on skills and experience
Contract 12 months FTC covering Maternity Leave
Hours per week 37.5 hours per week to be worked over Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 17:00
Location Remote Working with travel required across the North East region to deliver training and supervision on a regular basis and occasional travel to head office when required.
The units you will need to visit include:
Doncaster, York, Leeds, Bradford, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, South Shields, Nottingham
There will also be some national travel expected on a less regular basis.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Educated to level 3 in safeguarding
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
- Leadership role or specialist training in safeguarding
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices
- Interpersonal and staff management skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships
- Ability to develop policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Ability to perform analysis of incidence and trends
Experience
Essential
- Safeguarding supervision experience and skills
- Teaching experience and skills
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries and monitoring standards of care
Desirable
- Experience of working in sexual and reproductive health
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 is a remote working role with weekly travel to our units in the North East region. Can you travel to all units?
- Are you aware that this role is on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave?
- We are looking to appoint to this role as soon as possible. Could you please confirm your current notice period and, if successful, your earliest possible start date?
Desirable
- Please add any further information/summary you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse level 1 / Registered Midwife (practising)
- Educated to level 3 in safeguarding
- Active NMC registration and valid PIN
Desirable
- Leadership role or specialist training in safeguarding
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices
- Interpersonal and staff management skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships
- Ability to develop policies, guidelines and projects from initiation to completion
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance and risk management
- Ability to perform analysis of incidence and trends
Experience
Essential
- Safeguarding supervision experience and skills
- Teaching experience and skills
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries and monitoring standards of care
Desirable
- Experience of working in sexual and reproductive health
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 is a remote working role with weekly travel to our units in the North East region. Can you travel to all units?
- Are you aware that this role is on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave?
- We are looking to appoint to this role as soon as possible. Could you please confirm your current notice period and, if successful, your earliest possible start date?
Desirable
- Please add any further information/summary you wish to add in support of your application for this role.
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).
Additional information
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
123 Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5BQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
B P A S
123 Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5BQ
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
Details
Date posted
07 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£45,854 to £56,570 a year - Depending on skills & experience
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
B0201-SGNMNE-375-FTC
Job locations
B P A S
123 Thorne Road
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 5BQ
United Kingdom
Kimberlow Hill Surgery
Kimberlow Rise
York
YO10 5LA
United Kingdom
One Life
Linthorpe Road
Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS1 3QY
United Kingdom
1st Floor - New England House
Ridley Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8JW
United Kingdom
Stapleford Medical Centre
Church Street
Stapleford
Nottingham
NG9 8DB
United Kingdom
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
5 Landmark Court
Leeds
LS11 8JT
United Kingdom
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