Are you a Consultant Anaesthetist looking to make a meaningful impact in abortion care? We have 50 clinics nationwide and we are currently looking for Anaesthestists to support any of our surgical clinics nationwide. Doncaster, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Chester, Merseyside, Leicester, Birmingham, Sandwell, Northampton, Richmond, Finsbury Park, London East, Luton, Norwich, Peterborough, Bournemouth, Taunton, Portsmouth. As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will provide deep procedural sedation for patients accessing abortion care at our Birmingham South unit. You will manage two surgical lists on Thursdays and Fridays, ensuring safe and effective care throughout every stage of the patients journey. This includes delivering sedation for procedures up to the legal gestational limit, responding to emergencies, and supporting staff to maintain the highest standards of patient-centred care. About You You will be a highly skilled and experienced professional with FRCA or FFARCS (Ireland) qualifications, current ALS certification, and registration with the GMC. With at least five years in a consultant grade and experience within a substantive consultant contract, you'll have a broad-based background in anaesthesia and sedation, remaining calm and self-reliant under pressure. Main duties of the job Complete patient assessment and pre-treatment if necessary including all statutory documentation Provision of deep procedural sedation for procedures up to and inclusive of a gestation of 23+6 weeks Provision of deep procedural sedation for clients up to and inclusive of 39.9 BMI Ensure the management of emergency situations e.g. airway, bleeding Be present in the operating room throughout the procedure and remain on site until the patient has been discharged from the recovery room Ensure that patients are closely observed, and appropriate observation recorded until the client regains full consciousness Identify the early onset of potential problems and implement immediate and appropriate actions Provide support, advice and guidance to nursing staff in the management of unexpected outcomes We are also looking for: Candidates who are trained in or have experience of emergency transfer of patients Candidates who are trained in the management of emergency airway techniques About us British Pregnancy Advisory Se rvice (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
Anesthesiologist employer: British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
BPAS is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As the UK's largest independent women's reproductive health charity, we provide meaningful opportunities to make a real impact in the community while fostering ethical and sustainable practices in procurement. Our commitment to staff development ensures that you will have access to training and advancement opportunities, making your career with us both rewarding and fulfilling.
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British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) Recruitment Team
