Remote Consultation Doctor

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

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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.

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£84,947 to £92,983 a year Depending on Skills & Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0201-DOC-CAS-375

Job locations

Orion House

Athena Drive

Warwick

CV34 6RQ


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

  • DFSRH
  • MRCGP or MRCOG

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

  • DFSRH
  • MRCGP or MRCOG

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

Orion House

Athena Drive

Warwick

CV34 6RQ


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)

Address

Orion House

Athena Drive

Warwick

CV34 6RQ


Employer's website

https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Business Partner

The Recruitment Team

recruitment@bpas.org

Date posted

09 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£84,947 to £92,983 a year Depending on Skills & Experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Home or remote working

Reference number

B0201-DOC-CAS-375

Job locations

Orion House

Athena Drive

Warwick

CV34 6RQ


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