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BPAS is an independent healthcare charity that has been advocating and caring for women and couples for over 55 years, supporting over 100,000 women annually across more than 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.
Following significant organisational change and the establishment of a new Executive Leadership structure, we are looking for a Deputy Chief Medical Officer to join the Senior Operational Team.
As the Deputy Chief Medical Officer at BPAS, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of our clinical services.
You will provide professional leadership to BPAS medical workforce and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Your responsibilities will include leading clinical governance initiatives, managing professional standards, and supporting the development of clinical strategies.
You will also act as the Responsible Officer for BPAS, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and leading on medical workforce strategy and succession planning.
You will be expected to maintain a visible presence, offering expert guidance on clinical matters to the BPAS Board, driving improvements, and ensuring that all services are informed by evidence and best practice.
Main duties of the job Take a lead role in the shaping of clinical services strategy, working closely with the Chief Clinical Officer & the Deputy Chief of Nursing, Midwifery & Quality Be a highly visible leader, taking specific responsibility & professional leadership of the medical workforce at all levels Serve as a professional reference for BPAS in collaboration with key external stakeholders & relevant professional bodies Provide necessary, accurate & timely data & reports to the Board & subcommittees to assist decision making & inform improvements Take responsibility as the BPAS Responsible Officer for doctors' revalidation Working with the Deputy Chief of Nursing, Midwifery & Quality, provide clinical leadership in planning & developing services Lead the development & implementation of a system for individual performance review & personal development plans for clinicians About You We're seeking a credible clinical leader with a medical degree & GMC registration, with a wealth of experience in abortion care & clinical governance.
You'll have experience working within multidisciplinary teams & have demonstrable clinical leadership in a healthcare setting.
Your ability to inspire & influence at all levels, coupled with your resilience & strategic mindset, will ensure that BPAS continues to offer safe, high-quality care.
Ideally, you will bring experience of practicing abortions up to 24 weeks gestation & working with Boards, ensuring confidence & credibility at the highest levels of leadership.
About us British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity.
We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment.
We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us: Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: Life assurance cover at 3 times salary 34 days annual leave per year A defined contribution pension scheme.
You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family.
This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework.
This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Date posted: 12 November 2024 Pay scheme: Other Salary: £124,000 a year (approximate) - Depending on skills & experience Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Home or remote working Reference number: B0201-HO-DCMO-362 Job locations: Orion House, Athena Drive, Warwick, CV34 6RQ To apply for the role: Please visit this link.
You can also email ****** with the reference DCMO and include the below: A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history.
Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile.
Responses to the applications questions in the candidate briefing pack that is available to download from the bottom of this page.
Further Information: Location: Hybrid - home working with travel required to Head Office in Leamington Spa and other BPAS units as required.
Hours: 36 per week Monday to Friday On call: All members of the Senior Operating Team will be required to participate in an on-call rota.
The On-Call policy and procedure is being reviewed and revised, however it is envisaged that participation will involve being available to receive emergency / on-call telephone calls up to 9pm Monday to Friday and on Saturdays and Sundays approximately 4 times per year.
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks.
We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
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