Nurse Practitioner​/Nurse Manager – Postpartum Contraception

NHS AfC:
Band 7

Main area Postpartum Contraception:
Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Manager Grade NHS AfC:
Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Job share
• Compressed hours

Site Southmead Hospital, North Bristol Trust Town Bristol Salary £47,810 - £54,710 per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 16/03/2026 08:00

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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The Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager for Postpartum Contraception combines managerial responsibilities and an advanced clinical workload. As part of a team, you will be accountable and responsible for the day‑to‑day clinical leadership and operational management of the Bristol Postpartum Contraception Service, working across UHBW and North Bristol NHS Trust. You will promote and monitor safe, effective practice, enhance patient experience, and contribute to the delivery of Trust/Service objectives.

The Nurse Practitioner / Nurse Manager for Postpartum Contraception will:

• Act as a leader and role model, adopting a flexible approach in a role which encompasses leadership, management and clinical responsibilities.
• Support the Matron in developing the service, through teaching, audit and research, and policy development.
• Provide expert clinical support to nursing staff and junior medical staff.
• Be responsible and accountable for the total care of patients, independent of medical practitioners.
• Fit contraceptive progestogen‑only implants (essential) and intrauterine devices (desirable – training offered).

We welcome application from nurses and midwives with relevant experience.

We are happy to discuss the role in more detail, and would consider applications for part-time hours.

Clinical Leadership & Operational Management Provide day‑to‑day leadership and manage the Postpartum Contraception Service across UHBW and NBT.

Deliver High-Quality Care & Role Model Leadership Ensure safe, efficient, responsive, and compassionate care for all patients. Act as a professional role model, demonstrating flexibility.

Service Development Support the Matron in service development through teaching, audit, research, and policy creation.

Expert Clinical Support Provide specialist advice and guidance to clinical staff regarding all forms of contraception.

Contraceptive Procedures Insert and remove contraceptive progestogen‑only implants (essential) and intrauterine devices (or work towards competency in these skills).

Health Promotion & Education Deliver evidence-based advice to patients, and provide teaching to colleagues, on contraception and related topics.

Staff Supervision & Development Supervise staff and students, ensuring mentorship, performance reviews, and professional development.

Resource & Budget Management Manage staffing, resources, and budgets effectively to maintain safe and efficient service delivery.

Governance & Quality Assurance Ensure compliance with clinical governance, patient safety standards, and Trust policies, including incident and complaint management.

Research & Continuous Improvement Promote audit and research, evaluate service impact, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical…