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1 bpas JOB OUTLINE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION Role: Responsible to: Surgeon - Termination of Pregnancy Unit Manager Purpose To provide safe, effective and comprehensive surgical and medical terminations of pregnancy to bpas clients. Area of Work Responsibility Result Required Client Consultation and Pre Treatment Assessment Complete client consultation and pre treatment assessment if needed Complete statutory documentation Delivery of a client centred service Compliance with statutory regulations Pre Operative Assess and provide advice on the management of clients with medical or other conditions which may affect the surgical procedure Assess scans to ensure clients are within the gestation limit for practising privileges and the Abortion Act Prescribe and perform cervical preparation where indicated Assess the gestation of the pregnancy and record in the client notes Safe and appropriate surgical procedure Provision of safe surgical procedure in accordance with experience and competence In accordance with Nursing Procedures Accurate record Intra Operative Ensure that all necessary drugs are correct and in date and equipment is functioning correctly before commencing the procedure Carry out termination of pregnancy by the appropriate method to evacuate the products of conception and in accordance with practising privileges granted Ensure that a record of the procedure is made in the client notes Be present in the operating theatre throughout the procedure and remain on site until the client has been assessed fit for discharge from recovery or passed to the care of another on-site doctor Efficient and safe delivery of surgical procedure Successful termination of pregnancy minimising risk Accurate, contemporaneous and legible record Maintain appropriate standard of care and availability of expertise in event of an unexpected outcome Page 1 of 8

2 Area of Work Responsibility Result Required Post Operative Prescribe post operative pain relief and antibiotics Ensure that clients are closely observed and appropriate observations recorded until the client is transferred from the Recovery Room Effective pain management and prevention of infection Identify early onset of post operative complications and take immediate appropriate action Medical Abortion Assess and provide advice on the management of clients with medical or other conditions which affect the procedure Provide advice, guidance and support to nurses in the delivery of this service Prescribe medication for and related to the abortion Assess and manage complications of medical abortion (e.g., continuing pregnancy, retained products of conception) Safe and appropriate use of medical abortion Safe and effective termination of pregnancy Adverse Events Assess and manage clients with adverse events and implement appropriate actions including emergency life support procedures Provide support, advice and guidance to nursing staff in the management of unexpected outcomes Transfer client to the NHS where indicated Minimise impact of unexpected surgical events and maximise client recovery Enable a co-ordinated response to provision of client care Safeguard client health and safety Contraception Fit contraception devices (e.g. implants, IUDs) or prescribe contraception if needed Safe, appropriate and timely initiation of contraception Health and Safety Undertake all responsibilities in accordance with safe working practices with particular reference to COSHH, Manual Handling, Personal Protective Equipment and Infection Control Protect health and safety of self, colleagues and clients Quality Participate in and co-operate with clinical audit activities and organisational research endeavours Promote a culture of continuous improvement Page 2 of 8

3 Area of Work Responsibility Result Required Continuing Professional Development Update knowledge and skills through CPD On-going delivery of good medical practice General Undertake practice taking due account of Clinical Guidelines, within defined scope of practising privileges and in accordance with professional codes of practice Attend the Unit on time to ensure the operating list starts promptly. Complete scheduled lists Notify Nurse Manager or deputy prior to leaving the unit Maintain strict client confidentiality Work in harmony with all other personnel and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues and clients Clients are safely and appropriately treated by independent medical practitioners Efficient service delivery Availability to deal with unexpected events Data Protection compliant Promotion of a supportive and friendly working environment JOB OUTLINE AGREEMENT Signature Date Medical Practitioner Unit Manager Page 3 of 8

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION: SURGEON TOP Attribute Important Desirable Physical Characteristics General Level of Fitness Appearance Physically and mentally fit for the work Professional Education/Qualifications General Education Professional Qualifications Qualifications/Training eg specific training courses, driving licence Knowledge Knowledge required e.g. systems, procedures, techniques, etc Bachelor of Medicine (MB BS, MB ChB) Full General Medical Council registration See qualifications and experience sheet attached Resuscitation Council (UK) Immediate Life Support certificate Termination of pregnancy procedures Assessment and management of complications MRCOG DFSRH Sexual health issues Experience Amount and type e.g. supervision, management or specific area, etc See qualifications and experience sheet attached Experience of IUD/IUS insertion Skills Specific skills e.g. programming, systems support, admin, communication, etc Skilled in method(s) of termination of pregnancy as granted in Practising Privileges Agreement Fitting IUDs/IUSs/Implants Good interpersonal skills Disposition Type of disposition e.g. dealing with pressure, influencing, leading, self reliance, etc Self reliant Calm in emergency situations Able to work under pressure Team player General Other Issues e.g. willingness to travel, work additional hours To be within 30 minutes travelling time when on call Page 4 of 8

5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE SHEET FOR bpas Surgeon Termination of Pregnancy Procedure Qualifications* Supervised Experience** Vacuum Aspiration 12 weeks gestation > weeks gestation MRCOG or full GMC registration plus Minimum*** of 5 if experienced Minimum of 20 if no previous experience Dilatation and Evacuation weeks gestation weeks gestation weeks gestation week gestation MRCOG or full GMC registration plus Minimum of 5 if experienced Minimum of 20 if no previous experience Medical Abortion 9 weeks gestation > 9-24 weeks gestation MRCOG or full GMC registration plus 6 months experience in obstetrics and gynaecology or 6 months experience in sexual/reproductive health Feticide MRCOG or full GMC registration plus Minimum of 5 if experienced Minimum of 20 if no previous experience * Original certificates of postgraduate qualifications must be produced ** Experience implies this task performed in previous/ current employment on a regular basis. Supervised procedures must be confirmed in writing by organisation where undertaken. *** In each gestational age category Page 5 of 8

6 bpas OUTLINE JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Responsible to: Purpose: Doctor - Consultation Centre and/or DCU Consultation Centre/Unit Manager To complete pre and post treatment assessment and consultation with clients requesting an abortion or other services offered by bpas. To facilitate the abortion process as required. Area of Work Responsibility Result Required Client Counselling Assess the client s reason for requesting a termination against criteria of the Abortion Act Advise clients how procedure(s) will be conducted, complication rates and potential risks associated with treatment(s) Compliance with terms of the Abortion Act Client enabled to make an informed decision Medical Assessment Carry out full medical assessment of the client s fitness to undergo treatment services including abortion (medical and surgical), female and male sterilisation, vasectomy reversal, and contraception Identify, explore and if necessary consult with GP on clinical and other conditions which may affect the management of clients. Alert surgeons and anaesthetists as appropriate. Estimate gestation by history, pelvic exam, and/or ultrasound scan For clients below the age of 16: Initiate appropriate referral measures where concerned that the client may be at risk Comprehensive medical assessment to ensure treatment provided meets clinical needs and client wishes Co-ordinated, effective, efficient and safe delivery of treatment Accurate assessment of gestation Compliance with the Children Act and bpas Policies and Procedures Client Consent Ensure clients are fully aware of all important issues relating to treatment and aftercare For clients below the age of 16: Ensure the client has sufficient understanding and maturity to give valid consent Informed consent obtained from client Compliance with Fraser Guidelines Client Records Ensure that a record of the consultation and assessment is made in the client notes Complete regulatory documentation including HSA1 and HSA4 forms as required Accurate, contemporaneous and legible record Compliance with statutory regulations Medical Abortion Prescribe medication for and related to the abortion Provide guidance and support to nurses in the delivery of this service Safe and effective termination of pregnancy Safe and effective provision of medical abortion services Page 6 of 8

7 Area of Work Responsibility Result Required Venepuncture Take appropriate blood samples from the client, having first explained the purpose of the tests Appropriate pre-procedure testing and informed client Chlamydia Testing Explain the importance of Chlamydia testing and action to be taken if test is positive Informed consent to encourage high uptake of Chlamydia testing Contraception Discuss future contraceptive options and prescribe/provide and fit as needed Provide for clients future contraceptive needs Post-abortion Care Assess and manage clients presenting for routine post-abortion care Evaluate clients with possible post operative complications, manage if possible or refer if necessary (e.g., retained products of conception, endometritis) Timely assessment and coordinated management of the post-abortion client Health and Safety Undertake all responsibilities in accordance with safe working practices with particular reference to COSHH, Personal Protective Equipment and Infection Control Protect health and safety of self, colleagues and clients Quality Participate in and co-operate with audit activities Promote culture of continuous improvement Continuing Professional Development Update knowledge and skills through CPD On-going delivery of good medical practice General Undertake practice taking due account of Clinical Guidelines, within defined scope of job role and in accordance with professional codes of practice Attend clinic on time to ensure sessions start promptly and that all scheduled clients are seen Maintain strict client confidentiality Work in harmony with all other personnel and to communicate in an open and courteous manner with colleagues and clients Clients are safely and appropriately treated Efficient service delivery Data Protection compliance Promotion of a supportive and friendly working environment OUTLINE JOB DESCRIPTION Doctor Consultation Centre Manager Signature Date Page 7 of 8

8 PERSON SPECIFICATION: Doctor - Consultation Centre and/or DCU Attribute Important Desirable Physical Characteristics General Level of Fitness Appearance Physically and mentally fit for the work Professional Education/Qualifications General Education Professional Qualifications Qualifications/Training e.g. specific training courses, driving licence Bachelor of Medicine (MB BS, MB ChB) Full General Medical Council registration Resuscitation Council Immediate Life Support certificate DFFP Knowledge Knowledge required e.g. systems, procedures, techniques, etc Risks, benefits, and alternatives to medical and surgical abortion, female and male sterilisation; vasectomy reversal and contraception Assessment and management of the post-abortion client Sexual health issues Experience Amount and type e.g. supervision, management or specific area Experience counselling and assessing at least 10 women with unplanned pregnancy Skills Specific skills e.g. programming, systems support, admin, communication, etc Assessment of pregnancy gestation Identification of medical and other conditions which may affect treatment Good interpersonal skills Skilled in abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound Counselling skills Disposition Type of disposition e.g. dealing with pressure, influencing, leading, self reliance, etc Self reliant Able to work under pressure Team player General Other Issues e.g. willingness to travel, work additional hours Page 8 of 8

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