*This role is on a 12m FTC covering maternity leave
Are you passionate about leading & motivating a team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service?
Would you like to be part of a professional team delivering high quality abortion care supported by a comprehensive training package?
BPAS are looking for a Service Manager (we call them Treatment Unit Manager's here!) to lead our reproductive health services in our Leeds and Bradford units.
It doesn't matter if you have a commercial, corporate, or clinical background, you'll be able to use your leadership & managements skills to ensure BPAS services are delivered effectively.
The role
You'll be responsible for ensuring the provision of a responsive termination of pregnancy service that is high quality and patient-focused by motivating, engaging, & managing clinical & non-clinical staff effectively.
You'll actively manage capacity by utilising your team to ensure appointment templates are aligned to facilitate this. You'll also work to ensure the services provided in your clinic, including a surgical termination service, maintain high standards of patient care in line with BPAS policies & procedures.
You will also maintain positive relationships with our external stakeholders including local commissioners and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) ensuring the unit is managed in line with regulatory requirements.
Main duties of the job
- Ensure the delivery of a patient-focused, caring, and professional standard of treatment to defined BPAS quality standards and the legislative and regulatory framework.
- Monitor and investigate patient safety incidents and complaints via Datix, reporting outcomes to the Operations and Quality Manager and initiating any necessary action.
- Participate in the development of annual budgets and monitor and control unit expenditure in line with agreed budgets in order to maximise unit contribution to BPAS finances.
- Liaise with other units, Operations & Quality Managers and the Booking and Information Centre (BIC) to ensure the best use of appointments and session times, and to work with the Business Development team to secure contracts and maintain business advantage.
- Ensure the effective monitoring of clinical practitioners performance against clinical guidelines, defined quality standards and BPAS practices and procedures. To initiate remedial action as appropriate.
- Initiate Duty of Candour contact with patients following any relevant incident, seeking support/direction as needed from the Quality Matron and OM.
- Maintain relevant evidence to demonstrate compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulatory requirements and host inspections from any regulatory bodies such as the CQC, Department of Health and Social Care, Fire Service, Health and Safety Executive.
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 balance
Safeguarding, 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.
About You
As an experienced people manager, you will relish leading a team where you will strive for excellence at all times. You will be able to encourage the development of your colleagues and you will offer support and coaching when needed. Being able to set clear objectives and targets for your team is key and you will enjoy working with them to deliver on these consistently.
With the ability to remain calm under pressure whilst juggling multiple priorities you will be resilient and tenacious to cope with a busy work environment where no two days are the same. You will have an eye for detail and bring the ability to forecast ahead and plan both staffing and other resources around future service demand and expectations.
You will welcome opportunities to build excellent working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and have exceptional communication skills. Some of your key strengths will be being able to demonstrate excellent problem solving, time management, negotiation, and leadership skills.
You will also bring;
- Previous managerial experience managing people and financial resources.
- Experience in a healthcare setting although highly desirable is not essential
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, the regulatory framework, along with reproductive health issues.
- Experience of working with regulatory bodies, e.g. CQC and knowledge of Health and Safety
- HND or Degree, DMS or other post-graduate management qualification
A full job description and further information can be downloaded from the right hand side of the NHS Jobs page.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Locations
BPAS Leeds - Unit 5 Landmark Ct, Elland Rd, Beeston, Leeds LS11 8JT - base unit
BPAS Bradford - The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Rd, Bradford BD7 3JX
Salary £43,988 - £53,187 per annum, depending upon skills and experience. Plus an additional £500 per annum for the satellite unit
Hours 36 per week
Working Pattern Flexible during business hours over Monday to Saturday
Apply now Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Application outcome If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre-employment checks All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you a friend or family member of a current BPAS employee? If Yes, Please provide details.
- Are you aware we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role?
- This role is for 36 hours per week at our units in Leeds and Bradford over Monday to Saturday. Can you commit to this working pattern and travelling to both units?
- Are you aware this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave?
Desirable
- Do you wish to add any further information/summary to your application?
Qualifications
Essential
- A Level standard of education or NVQ3 or equivalent
Desirable
- HND or Degree, DMS or other post-graduate management qualification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Able to demonstrate excellent problem solving, time management, negotiation, and leadership skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Healthcare Commission and Care Act 2000
- Knowledge of fertility and womens issues
Experience
Essential
- Previous managerial experience, managing people, setting targets & objectives for your team
- Managing financial resources including annual budgets and monitor and control expenditure
- Experience of working with regulatory bodies, e.g. CQC and knowledge of Health and Safety
Desirable
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Pay: £43,988.00-£53,187.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you aware this role is on a 12 month FTC covering maternity leave?
- What is your current right to work status? British Citizen, Visa, ILR etc
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Please describe your experience of managing people and other resources?
- Are you aware this is a 36 hour per week role with a salary of £43,988 to £53,187 per annum?
- Are you aware this role is based on-site at our 2 units in Leeds & Bradford? Can you travel to both?
Work Location: In person
