Job summary
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
We are seeking a dynamic Regional Clinical Director to lead and support our units in our northern region, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to our clients
The post holder will carry out Clinical Director role for 22.5 hours a week and also undertake work as a surgeon for 15 hours per week.
As the Regional Clinical Director, you will play a vital role in providing clinical leadership and governance, ensuring the delivery of high-quality and evidence-based care within our services. You will lead a team of medical professionals, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and provide medical advice to specialist teams.
The
role will also require you to carry out duties as a Treatment Doctor/Surgeon.
You will provide safe, effective and comprehensive surgical and medical
terminations of pregnancy to BPAS clients. Ability / willingness to train to
provide surgical abortion to 23 weeks and 6 days desirable. This role is
anticipated to have a Monday to Friday schedule
Main duties of the job
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. You will have experience of independent practice for any abortion procedures/gestations for which privileges are sought, and Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures & the assessment and management of complications
A good communicator you enjoy building strong working relationships across the business and enjoy maintaining such relationships as well.
Key responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership, guidance, & training to ensure adherence to BPAS clinical policies & procedures.
- Act as a medical resource, offering expertise on clinical policies, suitability for treatment, & medical management.
- Represent BPAS in external stakeholder meetings & contribute to medical input in service establishment & policy development.
- Lead assessments & support performance improvement efforts for doctors & clinical staff.
- Participate in clinical governance activities, audits, & risk management processes.
- Collaborate with other Clinical Directors to organise CPD meetings & contribute to clinical educational packages.
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.
For our clinical roles, a full clinical training package will be provided along with comprehensive support. Nursing & midwifery colleagues will have the opportunity to train in 1st & 2nd trimester sonography scanning, contraception fitting & STI testing. For surgical units you will gain experience in conscious sedation & general anaesthetic treatment in our operating departments.
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
Key Responsibilities;
- Carry out termination of pregnancy by the appropriate method to evacuate the products of conception and ensure complete abortion and in accordance with practicing privileges granted and BPAS guidelines, policies and procedures
- Complete client consultation and pre-treatment assessment 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 surgical procedure
- Be present in the operating theatre throughout the procedure and remain on side until the client has 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
- Willing to travel to other sites and work additional hours as necessary. This role will cover all BPAS units in the North of England. There will also be the expectation to travel to head office locations (Leamington Spa & Furnival Street, London) when required.
Further Information:
The Job description and T&C's can be found to the right hand side of the job advert.
Location: Covering the North of England - Doncaster, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Chester, Leicester, Merseyside,
Hours / Working Pattern: 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday. 22.5hrs as Regional Clinical Director and 15hrs as Treatment Doctor.
Salary :£90,333 per annum plus gestation allowance - £10,000 18+6 and £15,000 23+6 (pro-rata), plus £7500 Clinical Director Supplement.
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held on 16th November 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities;
- Carry out termination of pregnancy by the appropriate method to evacuate the products of conception and ensure complete abortion and in accordance with practicing privileges granted and BPAS guidelines, policies and procedures
- Complete client consultation and pre-treatment assessment 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 surgical procedure
- Be present in the operating theatre throughout the procedure and remain on side until the client has 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
- Willing to travel to other sites and work additional hours as necessary. This role will cover all BPAS units in the North of England. There will also be the expectation to travel to head office locations (Leamington Spa & Furnival Street, London) when required.
Further Information:
The Job description and T&C's can be found to the right hand side of the job advert.
Location: Covering the North of England - Doncaster, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Chester, Leicester, Merseyside,
Hours / Working Pattern: 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday. 22.5hrs as Regional Clinical Director and 15hrs as Treatment Doctor.
Salary :£90,333 per annum plus gestation allowance - £10,000 18+6 and £15,000 23+6 (pro-rata), plus £7500 Clinical Director Supplement.
Interviews: First stage interviews will be held on 16th November 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent, with full General Medical Council registration and license to practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development in sexual and reproductive health care
Desirable
- DFSRH or other specialist qualification in family planning/sexual and reproductive health
- Training qualification (e.g., Letter of Competence in Medical Education)
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in the provision of abortion care
- At least 3 years experience in the provision of other aspects of sexual and reproductive healthcare
- Sound clinical knowledge and experience of delivering high quality, safe patient care
- Experience of staff training and education
Desirable
- Experience of medical management
- Experience of performing appraisals
- Experience of influencing change management
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please state your GMC number.
Desirable
- Please list any other further information in support of your application
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and staff management skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional / managerial disciplines
- Able to assess process and content of clinical services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent, with full General Medical Council registration and license to practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development in sexual and reproductive health care
Desirable
- DFSRH or other specialist qualification in family planning/sexual and reproductive health
- Training qualification (e.g., Letter of Competence in Medical Education)
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years experience in the provision of abortion care
- At least 3 years experience in the provision of other aspects of sexual and reproductive healthcare
- Sound clinical knowledge and experience of delivering high quality, safe patient care
- Experience of staff training and education
Desirable
- Experience of medical management
- Experience of performing appraisals
- Experience of influencing change management
- Experience of working across organisational and professional boundaries
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please state your GMC number.
Desirable
- Please list any other further information in support of your application
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and staff management skills with the ability to develop and maintain constructive relationships with all professional / managerial disciplines
- Able to assess process and content of clinical services
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).
