Consultation Doctor

NUPAS Ltd

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Job summary

NUPAS are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Doctors to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills in Abortion Care, Sexual Health and Contraception provision in the UK.

To complete pre-treatment consultation and assessment of patients requesting an abortion and post-treatment care inclusive of abortion in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be providing both face to face consultations as well as telemedicine.

Hours are negotiable - Full and part-time roles available.

Hybrid working may be an option after successful completion of approximately four weeks face-to-face training which will be clinic-based.

GMC registration is essential

Main duties of the job

Review patient medical history and check suitability for Early Medical Abortion medication and contraception including LARCs. Also provide assessment for post-abortion problems.

Contact patients by phone when requiring more medical information, reviewing and assessing if a patient is suitable for telemedicine.

Document on patient notes the complication rates and potential risks associated with treatments.

Contact patients by phone for post-treatment triage calls to discuss complications and prescribe appropriate treatment and book appointments.

Review post-treatment patient notes when they attend post-operative appointments in clinics throughout NUPAS.

For patients below the age of 16, ensure the patient has sufficient understanding and ability to give valid informed consent.

Ensure that a record of the consultation, pre-treatment assessment and consent is made in the patients notes, complete regulatory documentation.

Ascertain the grounds for the abortion, initiate appropriate referral measures when you may be concerned that the patient may be at risk. Assess the patients suitability fir a community-based abortion.

Prescribe contraception when reviewing patient notes.

Participate in and co-operate with NUPAS quality improvement projects i.e. audit activities and Clinical Governance arrangements.

Update knowledge and skills through CPD and effective annual appraisal and participate in Revalidation process as per GMC regulations.

About us

National Unplanned Pregnancy Advisory Service (NUPAS) provide FREE pregnancy advice, counselling and abortion services, including pregnancy testing, STI screening and contraception across the North West, Midlands and South of England. Initial consultation appointments are available 7 days a week.

Employees are expected to observe the highest standards of personal and professional behaviour such that patients, fellow workers and others have confidence in their integrity.

Employees are expected to show respect, sensitivity and courtesy to all those they come into contact with during the course of their work.

All employees must observe all safety rules and follow safe working practices.

All staff have a responsibility to understand and adhere to the requirements of organisational policy and protocols when dealing with Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults. All employees must share the organisations commitment to protect, safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All staff have a responsibility to ensure full compliance with Information Governance at all times which includes GDPR, confidentiality and information security. Staff need to understand and make themselves fully aware of all company policies and procedures related to information governance.

Date posted

10 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49.82 an hour Full and part-time roles available

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0169-24-0066

Job locations

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

NUPAS are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Doctors to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills in Abortion care, Sexual Health and Contraception provision in the UK.

To complete pre-treatment consultation and assessment of patients requesting an abortion and post-treatment care inclusive of abortion in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be providing both face to face consultations as well as telemedicine.

Job description

Job responsibilities

NUPAS are looking for dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated Doctors to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to increase your knowledge and skills in Abortion care, Sexual Health and Contraception provision in the UK.

To complete pre-treatment consultation and assessment of patients requesting an abortion and post-treatment care inclusive of abortion in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will be providing both face to face consultations as well as telemedicine.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be registered with GMC and have experience of Gynaecology at least in Foundations years.

Desirable

  • Diploma in Sexual Health
  • Member of a Royal College in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Qualified to conduct Ultrasound scan for gestational age and to exclude ectopic pregnancy.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures, contraception advice and provision including LARC.
  • Experience of assessment of women with unplanned pregnancy, assessment of pregnancy gestation, identification of medical and other conditions which may affect treatment.
  • Good communication skills.

Desirable

  • Ultrasound skills.
  • Sexual Health experience Intrauterine coil and subdermal implant fitter is desirable but not essential.
  • Counselling skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Must be registered with GMC and have experience of Gynaecology at least in Foundations years.

Desirable

  • Diploma in Sexual Health
  • Member of a Royal College in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Qualified to conduct Ultrasound scan for gestational age and to exclude ectopic pregnancy.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures, contraception advice and provision including LARC.
  • Experience of assessment of women with unplanned pregnancy, assessment of pregnancy gestation, identification of medical and other conditions which may affect treatment.
  • Good communication skills.

Desirable

  • Ultrasound skills.
  • Sexual Health experience Intrauterine coil and subdermal implant fitter is desirable but not essential.
  • Counselling skills.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

NUPAS Ltd

Address

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


Employer's website

https://www.nupas.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

NUPAS Ltd

Address

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


Employer's website

https://www.nupas.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Remote Services Co-ordinator

Rachel Hadfield

rachel.hadfield@nupas.co.uk

07545660023

Date posted

10 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£49.82 an hour Full and part-time roles available

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working

Reference number

E0169-24-0066

Job locations

N U P A S

79 Newton Street

Manchester

M1 1EX


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