Treatment Doctor - Surgeon (England)

BPAS are looking for Surgeons to perform terminations of pregnancy in our clinics across the UK. We have opportunities in Merseyside, Doncaster, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Chester, Leicester, Birmingham, Peterborough, Northampton, & London East. As a treatment doctor/surgeon you will provide safe, effective and comprehensive surgical and medical terminations of pregnancy to BPAS clients. We welcome candidates who currently operate between 13+6 and 24 weeks, along with those who are keen to train and progress towards working safely and competently at higher gestations within the legal limit.

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 50 clinics nationwide. Nearly all the women we see have their care paid for by the NHS.

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 and have unwavering support for a woman's right to choose abortion. A good communicator, you enjoy building strong working relationships across the business and maintaining such relationships as well.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out termination of pregnancy by the appropriate method to evacuate the products of conception and ensure complete abortion 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.

Further Information:

• Hours: We are open to a discussion with surgeons who express an interest in working with us. We are able to accommodate between 7.5 hours and 37.5 hours per week.
• Salary: £103,020 to £154,020 a year (pro rata for part time) - Depending on skills & experience.
• Values & eligibility: All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.
• References & pre-employment checks: All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent, with full General Medical Council registration and license to practice.
• Experience: Experience of independent practice for any abortion procedures/gestations relevant to the post. Knowledge of termination of pregnancy procedures and the assessment and management of complications. Experience of IUD/Implant insertion along with knowledge of sexual health issues.

To Apply:

Please email your CV, along with a cover letter to recruitment@bpas.org and detail what gestation you are currently working up to and if you have a willingness to train to higher gestations. The location/s you are available to work. Your GMC Pin.

For further information: Please email recruitment@bpas.org if you would like to review the full job description and terms & Conditions of employment to include salary 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.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool. If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.

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.