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.
Complete pre‑treatment assessment of patients requesting an abortion and post‑treatment care inclusive of abortion in a fast‑paced environment.
The successful candidate will be providing telemedicine and part‑time home or remote working, 7.5 hours per week, with a requirement for one Saturday per month.
Hybrid working may be an option after approximately four weeks face‑to‑face training.
GMC registration is essential.
For further details please contact rachel.hadfield@nupas.co.uk.
Main Duties
* Review patient medical history and assess suitability for Early Medical Abortion medication and contraception including LARC.
* Provide assessment for post‑abortion problems.
* Contact patients by phone when additional medical information is needed and assess suitability for telemedicine.
* Document complication rates, potential risks and other treatment details in patient notes.
* Support nurses in assessment of post‑treatment problems and complications and prescribe appropriate treatment.
* Review post‑treatment patient notes following clinic appointments.
* For patients below 16, ensure sufficient understanding and valid informed consent.
* Complete regulatory documentation and prescriptions after consultation.
* Ascertain grounds for abortion and initiate referral measures if patient is at risk.
* Assess suitability for community‑based abortion.
* Prescribe contraception when required.
* Participate in quality improvement projects, audits and Clinical Governance activities.
* Update knowledge and skills through CPD, annual appraisal and participate in revalidation per GMC regulations.
About Us
NUPAS is one of the leading organisations supporting women's reproductive choices. A pro‑choice approach to reproductive and sexual healthcare is required. The post holder must uphold patient, carer and public involvement, safeguarding, and the principles of patient‑centred care.
Pay and Contract
* Salary: £49.82 per hour, part‑time – 1 x 7.5 hour session per week
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Home or remote working
Location
79 Newton Street, Manchester, M1 1EX
Experience
* Knowledge of clinical and legal aspects of abortion care in the UK.
* Clinical knowledge of contraception advice and provision, including LARC.
* Experience assessing women with unplanned pregnancy, gestation assessment, identification of medical conditions that may affect treatment. Good communication skills.
* Experience in safeguarding, risk identification and escalation to senior colleagues.
* Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare service experience (desirable).
* Ultrasound skills (desirable).
* Co‑fitting intrauterine coil and subdermal implant desirable.
* Counselling skills (desirable).
Qualifications
* Must be registered with GMC and have experience of Gynaecology at least in Foundations years.
* Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (desirable).
* Member of a Royal College or Faculty (desirable).
* CoSRH or RCOG abortion skills modules (ACSM/ ASM) (desirable).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be submitted to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.
Legal and Compliance Statements
* NUPAS is committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff share this responsibility and are required to meet the NHS Employment Checking Standards.
* Personal and professional behaviour must meet the highest standards, ensuring patients, co‑workers and others have confidence in their integrity.
* All staff are required to handle confidential information responsibly, with the highest level of caution when transmitting via email or internet systems.
* All staff must observe all safety rules and follow safe working practices; the workplace is designated smoke‑free as per the Health Act 2006.
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