Overview
BPAS is seeking a Treatment Doctor / Surgeon to perform terminations of pregnancy at the Leicester Clinic, with the role generally on Thursdays (7.5 hours). The closing date is 25 March 2026.
BPAS is an independent healthcare charity that provides abortion advice and treatment across the UK, offering services in NHS-covered care where applicable. This role focuses on safe, effective surgical and medical terminations of pregnancy for BPAS clients.
About BPAS
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK’s largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, and most client care is funded by the NHS. We are a values-driven organisation that champions compassion, professionalism, and choice.
About you
With a Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent and full General Medical Council (GMC) registration plus a license to practice, you will be committed to reproductive healthcare and to treating BPAS clients professionally and with care. You will support a woman’s right to choose abortion and have strong communication skills to build relationships across the business.
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 consultations if needed and complete the statutory documentation
* Assess and provide advice on the management of clients with medical or other conditions that may affect the abortion process
* Be present in the operating theatre during each procedure and remain on site until clients are assessed fit for discharge or transferred to 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 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
Benefits and working with us
* 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 and identities and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process.
Job responsibilities
The Job description and terms & conditions 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. 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.
Working Pattern: Every Thursday
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, 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.
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Medicine or equivalent with full GMC registration and license to practice (please state GMC Pin)
Experience
* Experience of independent practice for 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 relationship.
* This role is 7.5 hours per week every Thursday at our unit in Leicester. Can you commit to this?
* Please specify what gestation you are currently working up to and if you have a willingness to train to higher gestations.
* Please list any other 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 a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
BPAS
£103,020 to £154,020 a year pro rata - Depending on skills & experience
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