Surgeon - Various Locations

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Surgeon – Various Locations

The closing date is 18 February 2026

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 7.5 hrs 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.

Job responsibilities

The Job description and T&C\’s can be found to the right hand side of the job advert.

Further Information: 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.

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.

Locations: Nottingham, London, Merseyside, Doncaster, and Leeds

Hours: between 7.5 to 30 per week

Salary: £103,020 – £154,020 per annum (pro rata for part time hours) depending on gestational skills & experience.

Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.

Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman\’s right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.

Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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 – please state GMC Pin

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

General

• Do you support a woman\’s right to choose abortion?
• Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
• Please specify what gestation you are currently working up to and if you have a willingness to train to higher gestations.
• Which location/unit can you work at? What is your availability?
• Please list any other further information in support of your application

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.