Surgeon - Various Locations

Job summary

BPAS are looking for dynamic, skilled doctors who can work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support our national services. You will hold a Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent, full GMC registration with a license to practice, and who is passionate and committed to reproductive healthcare.

We have 50 clinics nationwide and we are looking for doctors who can provide terminations of pregnancy from 7.5hrs a week to 30 hrs a week.

Are you a treatment doctor who has experience of currently operating between 13+6 and 24 weeks or do you have a willingness to train and progress towards working safely and competently at higher gestations within the legal limit?

We can provide substantive, fixed term and casual contracts. We have family friendly policies, supporting flexible working and we are currently setting up robust job plans for our doctors to ensure our roles are structured and interesting. If you have a special interest in an area e.g training, coaching, research or policy development etc.. please let us know.

We currently have vacancies in Nottingham, London East, Finsbury Park, Merseyside, Leeds, and Doncaster for surgeons.

Please contact recruitment@bpas.org if you are interested in working for us and we can advise on whether there are vacancies within the region that you live or can access.

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.