Treatment Doctor / Surgeon

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave (including bank)

Life assurance at 3 salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

GP 24/7 access

MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7

Online discounts and gym membership

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

BPAS, the UK’s leading independent reproductive healthcare charity, is seeking doctors to provide termination of pregnancy services across our clinics in the North. You should have GMC registration and be committed to high standards of reproductive health care.

We offer substantive, fixed-term, and casual contracts, with family-friendly policies and flexible working arrangements. Opportunities for training in higher gestations and additional roles in training, coaching, research or policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent with full GMC registration and license to practice.
• Experience of independent abortion procedures/gestations or willingness to train in-house.
• Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures and management of complications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out termination of pregnancy using appropriate methods and ensure complete abortion per BPAS policies.
• Complete client consultations and statutory documentation as required.
• Assess and advise on medical conditions affecting the abortion process.
• Be present in theatre and on site until clients are discharged or handed to on-site doctor.
• Provide support and guidance to nursing staff for managing outcomes.

Job description

Job summary

Are you a treatment doctor who has experience of operating with Termination of Pregnancy between 13+6 and 24 weeks or do you have a willingness to train and progress towards working safely and competently at higher gestations within the legal limit?

We have 50clinics nationwide and we are currently looking for doctors who can provide terminations of pregnancy from 7.5hrs aweek to 30 hours a week supporting any of our clinics in the North - Doncaster, Merseyside, Leeds, Middlesbrough and Chester.

BPAS are looking for dynamic, skilled doctors who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support our national services. You will hold a Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent, full GMC registration with a license to practice, and are passionate and committed to reproductive healthcare.

• We can provide substantive, fixed term and casual contracts.
• We have familyfriendly policies, supporting flexible working and we are currently setting uprobust job plans for our doctors to ensure our roles are structured andinteresting.
• If you have a special interest in an area e.g training,coaching, research or policy development etc.. please let us know!

Main duties of the job

• Carry out termination of pregnancy by the appropriate method to evacuate the products of conception and ensure complete abortion and in accordance with BPAS clinical policies and procedures
• Complete client consultation if needed and complete the statutory documentation
• Assess and provide advice on the management of clients with medical or other conditions which may affect the abortion process.
• Be present in the operating theatre throughout each procedure and remain on site until all clients have been assessed fit for discharge from recovery or passed to the care of another on-site doctor
• Provide support, advice and guidance to nursing staff in the management of unexpected outcomes

We are also looking for:

• Experience of independent practice for any abortion procedures/gestations relevant to the post, or willingness to be trained in-house.
• Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures and the assessment and management of complications
• Strong communication skills with the ability to be pro-active and flexible
• Experience of IUD/Implant insertion along with knowledge of sexual health issues
• Willing to travel to other locations within the region and/or work flexibly

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.

Job description

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.

Locations

We have hours available in Merseyside, Doncaster, Middlesbrough, Chester and Leeds - Please contact us for a further discussion.

Hours

between 7.5 to 30 per week

Salary

£105,596 - £157,871 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) depending on gestational skills & experience.

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.

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

• Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent, with full General Medical Council registration and license to practice - please state GMC Pin

Experience

Essential

• Experience of independent practice for any abortion procedures/gestations relevant to the post.
• Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures and the assessment and management of complications
• Experience of IUD/Implant insertion along with knowledge of sexual health issues

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 specify what gestation you are currently working up to and if you have a willingness to train to higher gestations.
• Which location/unit can you work at? What is your availability?

Desirable

• Please list any other further information in support of your application

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

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

B P A S
32 Parkfield Road
Aigburth
Liverpool
L17 8UJ
United Kingdom