Chief Clinical Officer

Job description
BPAS are an independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy. We are the leading specialist of abortion advice and treatment in the UK, supporting over 100,000 women a year in over 50 healthcare clinics nationwide.

Over the last 12 months we have gone through significant organisational change and are putting in place a new leadership structure, supported by a Senior Operational Team. This role is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team

.
BPAS vision is for a society in which women are trusted to make their own reproductive choices with access to the information and services needed to exercise those choices. The Chief Clinical Officer is an integral part of the Leadership Team, sharing the collective responsibility, as a member of the C-Suite, for the key issues facing BPA

S.This role has responsibility for clinical services encompassing nursing, midwifery, medical and surgical services across BPAS. You will be a values driven leader who can inspire staff and trustees, as well as wider stakeholders, fostering a culture driven by our collective purpos

e.
Main duties of the

job
The role of the Chief Clinical Officer is central to BPAS commitment to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care. As a key member of our C-suite, your responsibilities will include shaping and driving our clinical strategy to ensure it aligns with our vision and miss

ion.You will oversee the delivery of nursing, midwifery, medical, and surgical services, ensuring they meet the highest standards of patient safety and quality. Additionally, you will be instrumental in guiding our organisation through one of its most transformative periods, working closely with trustees, C-suite and Senior Operating Team members to improve effectiveness, foster continuous learning, and enhance our imp

act.We are seeking a Chief Clinical Officer with a strong clinical background and proven experience at a senior leadership level. You will bring expertise in clinical governance, patient safety, and operational performance, coupled with a deep understanding of healthcare planning and regulation. Your ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, navigate complex challenges, and inspire others is critical. A formal management or leadership qualification, along with experience in a board-level role, is essent

ial.
Above all, we are looking for a leader who is deeply aligned with our values and mission, and who is committed to advancing our work in reproductive health

care.
Ab

out 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 heal

thcare.
Working

with us:Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous b
• enefits:
Life assurance cover at 3 tim
• es salary34 days annual leave
• per yearA defined contribution pensio
• n 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 appo

intments.
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-employme

nt checks.