Treatment Doctor / Surgeon - 7.5 hours

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS); Peterborough; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 155,000; Part time

Job summary

An independent healthcare charity in Peterborough is seeking a Treatment Doctor / Surgeon to perform terminations of pregnancy every Thursday. The role involves ensuring safe and effective procedures, client consultations, and providing support to nursing staff. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor of Medicine and be registered with the General Medical Council. Competitive salary ranges from £103,020 to £154,020 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Life assurance at 3 salary

Defined contribution pension scheme

Access to GP 24/7

Mental fitness app and counselling support

Qualifications

• Full General Medical Council registration and license to practice required.
• Experience of independent practice for abortion procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out termination of pregnancy according to clinical policies.
• Complete client consultations and manage documentation.
• Provide support and advice to nursing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent practice

Knowledge of termination procedures

Experience with IUD/Implant insertion

Education

Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent

Job description

Treatment Doctor / Surgeon - 7.5 hours

The closing date is 14 December 2025

BPAS are looking for a Surgeon to perform terminations of pregnancy in our Peterborough Clinic. This role would be every Thursday.

As a treatment doctor/surgeon you will provide safe, effective and comprehensive surgical and medical terminations of pregnancy to BPAS clients.

This role is working at BPAS Peterborough with the option to provide services in other areas nationally if you are able. We are looking for candidates who operate between 13+6 up to 24 weeks, with a willingness to train to higher gestations.

BPAS is an independent healthcare charity which has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy for more than 50 years. We are the leading specialists of abortion advice and treatment in the UK, taking care of almost 80,000 women each year in over 50 clinics nationwide. Nearly all the women we see have their care paid for by the NHS.

About You

With a Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent and full General Medical Council registration plus a license to practice, you will be passionate and committed to reproductive healthcare. You will ensure that all BPAS clients are treated in a professional and caring way and have unwavering support for a woman's right to choose abortion.

A good communicator you enjoy building strong working relationships across the business and enjoy maintaining such relationships as well.

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 responsibilities

The Job description and T&C's can be found to the right hand side of the job advert.

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.

Location

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

Working Pattern

Every Thursday

Salary

£103,020 - £154,020 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) depending on gestational skills & experience.

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.

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

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

Experience

• 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

• 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.
• This role is working 7.5 hours per week every Thursday at our unit in Peterborough. Can you commit to this?
• Please specify what gestation you are currently working up to and if you have a willingness to train to higher gestations.
• 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.

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)