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 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.
What you will do
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
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.
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.
