NUPAS are recruiting apart-time, permanent, and experienced Operating Surgeon to join their expandingmedical team. The successfulcandidate will have a pro-active and enthusiastic approach which will enablethem to efficiently provide a safe and effective Surgical Abortion pathway toour patients.
Main duties of the job
Ensure a high standard of clinicalcare in safe surgical management of termination of pregnancy.
Drive best practice in patient care,efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operatingpractices are followed and updated in response to developments in clinicalpractice or service changes.
Monitor and audit quality clinicalpractice, including the delivery of audit and direct observation of peers.
Look for opportunities for innovationand service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety.
Foster a learning environment whereall staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns,and where learning is shared.
About us
This is an opportunityto work for one of the leading Organisations supporting Women's reproductivechoices and, as such, it is essential that you feel as passionately about this,and the right to choose, as we do.
The post holder will have a duty to ensure that theprinciples of patient, carer and public involvement and engagement are adheredto in line with Section 11 of The Health and Social Care Act 2012 for ImprovingPatient Experience.
All staff are required to adhere to the principles ofpatient centred care as detailed in the NICE Quality Standard for PatientExperience and to treat patients with dignity, kindness, compassion, courtesy,respect, understanding and honesty.
The post holder will, in support of the NUPAS Visions &Values, ensure that everyone is treated as an individual and willacknowledge and respect difference in order to treat everyone fairly.
Job responsibilities
NUPAS are recruiting apart-time, permanent, and experienced Operating Surgeon to join their expandingmedical team.
We have clinics in theNorth West, Staffordshire, Southeast and Greater London.
The successfulcandidate will have a pro-active and enthusiastic approach which will enablethem to efficiently provide a safe and effective Surgical Abortion pathway toour patients.
This is an opportunityto work for one of the leading Organisations supporting Women's reproductivechoices and, as such, it is essential that you feel as passionately about this,and the right to choose, as we do.
JobSummary
Carry out medical assessment face to face orremote for abortion provision, contraceptive advice and provision inclusive ofLARCS. Also provide assessment for post abortion problems.
Work with the pre-operative team (consisting ofnurses and midwives) to provide advice and solutions when they alert you to medicalor other conditions which may affect the management of patients.
Advise patientsof complication rates and potential risks associated with treatments asrequired.
Ensure patientsare fully aware of all important issues relating to treatment and aftercare.
For patientsbelow the age of 16: Ensure the patient has sufficient understanding andintelligence to give valid informed consent.
Ensurethat a record of pre- treatment assessment, operation record, recovery notesand any post treatment assessment and care is made in the patient notes. Complete statutory documentation.
Assesspatients fitness to undergo safe abortion. Carryout abortion by the appropriate method to evacuate the products of conception in accordance with NUPAS policies and procedures.
Initiateappropriate referral measures if there is any concern that the patient may beat risk.
Bepresent in the operating theatre or treatment room throughout each procedureand remain on site until all patientshave been assessed fit for discharge from recovery or passed to the care ofanother on-site doctor.
Providesupport, advice and guidance to the nursing, midwifery and other staff in themanagement of unexpected outcomes.
Discusscontraception options and fit long-acting reversible contraception as necessary,prescribe other methods.
Drive best practice in patient care,efficiency and clinical outcomes ensuring clinical policies and operatingpractices are followed and updated in response to developments in clinicalpractice or service changes.
Monitor and audit quality clinicalpractice, including the delivery of audit and direct observation of peers.
Look for opportunities for innovationand service improvements to improve patient care and standards of patient safety.
Foster a learning environment whereall staff evaluate the quality of patient care, feel able to raise concerns,and where learning is shared.
Compliancewith NUPAS policies and procedures.
Carry outtermination of pregnancy and related procedures by the appropriate methods inaccordance NUPAS Guidelines, Policies and Procedures.
Ensure that an accurate, contemporaneous and legible of the procedure is made in the patient notes.
Maintainappropriate standard of care and availability of expertise in event of anunexpected outcome.
Prescribepost-operative pain relief and other medications/fluids as required and incollaboration with the anaesthetist where appropriate.
Respond torequests for review of patients by nursing and midwifery staff in line withtimings laid out in the MEWS Escalation Chart.
Complete HSA4forms in the timeframes required by legislation.
Effectivepain management and support recovery staff.
Identify theearly onset of potential problems and take immediate appropriate action.
Safeguard patient health and safety.
Governance and Risk Management
Ensure termination services meet thehighest standards of clinical excellence, and that risks are identified andappropriately managed.
Report and address any complaints,adverse events or other issues and ensure any learning is shared across theorganisation.
Develop and maintain safe systems ofwork.
GMCregistration Obligations.
Update knowledge and skills through CPD and effective annualappraisal.
Comply with GMC code of conduct and requirements of professionalregistration with GMC at all times.
Person Specification
Experience
* At least three years experience in gynaecology or reproductive and sexual health care.
* Experience of independent practice for abortion procedures relevant to the post applied for, or willingness to be trained in-house.
* Has been providing surgical abortions for the last 12 months.
* Experience in Ultrasound scan guided Feticide
* Experience in inserting osmotic cervical dilators
* Experience of intrauterine contraception insertion
* Experience of contraceptive implant insertion
Additional Criteria
* Supports a clients reproductive choices & must have no conscientious objection to abortion care.
* A self-motivated team player who is comfortable working alone and as part of a wider team.
* Strategic and innovative outlook.
* Willingness to travel Nationally between sites.
Qualifications
* GMC full registration with no restrictions to work in UK
* Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG)
* On the UK Specialist Register
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
* Holds Letter of Competence in Intra uterine coils (LOC-FSRH)
* Holds Letter of Competence in Subdermal implants (LOC SDI- FSRH)
* Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
* Member of a Royal College or Faculty.
* FSRH or RCOG abortion skills modules (ACSM/ ASM)
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.
Haddenham Medical Centre, Stanbridge Road
£107,060 to £160,060 a yearPro-rata subject to skill set.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Reference number
E0169-24-0071
Job locations
NUPAS Aylesbury
Haddenham Medical Centre, Stanbridge Road
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