Treatment Doctor / Surgeon

This treatment doctor or surgeon post with the British Pregnancy Advisory Service covers sessions across its surgical clinics, a charity working mainly on behalf of the NHS. Work centres on terminations of pregnancy in theatre, statutory paperwork, and advising on clients whose medical conditions could affect the procedure. Sessions run from 7.5 to 30 hours a week, and doctors with experience to 24 weeks can be trained towards higher gestations. Full GMC registration with a licence to practise is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Carry out terminations of pregnancy by the appropriate method, ensuring complete evacuation and following BPAS clinical policies
• Be present in theatre throughout each procedure and stay on site until clients are fit for discharge or handed to another on-site doctor
• Complete client consultations where needed and the statutory documentation
• Assess clients with medical or other conditions that may affect the abortion process and advise on their management
• Advise and guide nursing staff on managing unexpected outcomes

What’s required

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• GMC PIN stated on application

Experience

• Independent practice in abortion procedures and gestations relevant to the post
• Experience of IUD or implant insertion
• Current working gestation stated, with willingness to train to higher gestations

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures and management of complications
• Knowledge of sexual health issues
• Strong communication skills, proactive and flexible

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Pre-employment checks and three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and any gaps

Other

• Support for a woman’s right to choose abortion
• Willing to travel to other locations within the region and/or work flexibly

Nice to have

• Special interest in training, coaching, research or policy development

What’s offered

• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Life assurance at 3 times salary
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• 24/7 GP access
• MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
• Online discounts, discounted gym membership and other lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly policies and support for flexible working

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