About this role
Job summary
BPAS is the UK's leading provider of abortion care and reproductive healthcare, supporting thousands of people every year through compassionate, high-quality services.
We are seeking an exceptional clinical leader to join us as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at a pivotal time in our organisational journey. This is an opportunity to influence the future of reproductive healthcare, helping to shape clinical strategy, lead transformation and ensure the highest standards of patient care across a national healthcare charity organisation.
Working closely with the Chief Medical Officer and Executive colleagues, you will play a key leadership role in delivering safe, effective and sustainable services while supporting the development of our medical workforce and future clinical leaders.
A full job description, terms and conditions of the role with salary information and also details of how to apply are detailed in the Candidate application pack that is available for you to download from this advert.
Main duties of the job
As Deputy Chief Medical Officer, you will provide senior medical leadership across BPAS, helping to translate strategy into operational delivery & leading programmes that improve access, quality, productivity & patient outcomes.
You will work collaboratively with medical, nursing, midwifery & operational leaders to drive innovation, strengthen clinical governance & support the development of new models of care. You will also deputise for the Chief Medical Officer, representing BPAS internally & externally and contributing to senior organisational decision-making.
About You
We are looking for a GMC-registered doctor with significant senior clinical leadership experience within a complex healthcare environment.
You will bring:
A proven track record of leading clinical services & multidisciplinary teamsExperience of delivering large-scale service transformation & improvementStrong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety & quality improvementExperience of medical workforce leadership, including appraisal, job planning & professional developmentExcellent relationship-building & influencing skills, with the ability to work across professional & organisational boundariesThe ability to lead confidently through change, balancing strategic thinking with operational delivery.Experience within reproductive healthcare, women's health or a related specialty would be advantageous but is not essential.
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 balanceSafeguarding, 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 description Job responsibilities
A full job description, terms and conditions of the role with salary information and also details of how to apply are detailed in the Candidate application pack that is available for you to download from this advert.
To submit an application please email [email protected] 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. (No more than 1 page) 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.
Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
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.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.
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.
Person Specification
General Essential
To apply - please email [email protected] directly 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. (No more than 1 page) Responses to the applications questions that are in the briefing pack attached to this advert for you to download.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address Orion House
Athena Drive
Warwick
CV34 6RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bpas.org (Opens in a new tab)