Job summary
BPAS is looking for a Remote Consultation Doctor to complete
pre-treatment and consultation with clients
requesting an abortion or other services offered by BPAS remotely.
As a Remote Consultation Doctor, you will be responsible for
carrying out a full medical assessment on client suitability to undergo
treatment at BPAS, including abortion (medical and surgical) and assess the
clients reason for requesting termination against the criteria of the Abortion
Act.
This is a 37.5 hour per week role (Working 5 out of 6 days on a 2 week rota) based from home, with a salary of £84,947 - £92,983 (plus a payment of time and a half for weekend working) and provides a great opportunity for work life balance.
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 55 clinics nationwide. Nearly all the women we see have their care paid for by the NHS.
Main duties of the job
About you:
You will be a fully qualified Medical Doctor with current GMC
licence to practice, along with some post-qualification obstetrics/gynaecology experience.
Computer literate you will be able to quickly assimilate written information and make decisions.
Experience of working within sexual health or abortion care
is desirable, along with the ability to coach or advise other healthcare
processionals when needed. You will be able to manage and prioritise workload effectively
whilst working remotely and have a commitment to client centered care.
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include:
- Make decisions on a clients suitability for
treatment based on clinical judgment and BPAS suitability criteria.
- Ensure appropriate assessment and investigations
have been undertaken prior to clients treatment.
- Complete all regulatory documentation including
HAS1 and HSA4 forms remotely and in a timely manner as required.
- Prescribe medication for and related to the
abortion and prescribe post abortion contraception.
- Provide clinical advice to BPAS Nurses and
Midwives in relation to clients with complex histories or other problems.
- Prescribe medication for and related to the
abortion.
Further Information: The job description and terms & conditions for this role can be found on the right hand side of the advert.
- Location: Remote - Home Based
- Salary: £84,947 - £92,983 per annum depending on skills and experience. Weekend working is paid at time and a half
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Working from 5 out of 6 days - 5 x 7.5 hour shifts per day Monday to Friday between the parameters of 08:30 - 19:00 and Saturday 08:30 - 16:00. Shifts will be confirmed to you 2 weeks in advance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include:
- Make decisions on a clients suitability for
treatment based on clinical judgment and BPAS suitability criteria.
- Ensure appropriate assessment and investigations
have been undertaken prior to clients treatment.
- Complete all regulatory documentation including
HAS1 and HSA4 forms remotely and in a timely manner as required.
- Prescribe medication for and related to the
abortion and prescribe post abortion contraception.
- Provide clinical advice to BPAS Nurses and
Midwives in relation to clients with complex histories or other problems.
- Prescribe medication for and related to the
abortion.
Further Information: The job description and terms & conditions for this role can be found on the right hand side of the advert.
- Location: Remote - Home Based
- Salary: £84,947 - £92,983 per annum depending on skills and experience. Weekend working is paid at time and a half
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Working Pattern: Working from 5 out of 6 days - 5 x 7.5 hour shifts per day Monday to Friday between the parameters of 08:30 - 19:00 and Saturday 08:30 - 16:00. Shifts will be confirmed to you 2 weeks in advance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified Medical Doctor with current GMC license to practice.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Some Post-Qualification Obs/Gynae experience
Desirable
- Experience working within sexual health / reproductive health
General
Essential
- Computer literate and able to use microsoft programmes - word/email/video calling software
- Please state your GMC Number
Desirable
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please list any other information in support of your application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified Medical Doctor with current GMC license to practice.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Some Post-Qualification Obs/Gynae experience
Desirable
- Experience working within sexual health / reproductive health
General
Essential
- Computer literate and able to use microsoft programmes - word/email/video calling software
- Please state your GMC Number
Desirable
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please list any other 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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
