Salaried GP - HMP Durham + £1500 Welcome Payment

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking Salaried GPs specializing in care for individuals with substance misuse and in prison settings. Flexible working options are available, including part-time roles, and a relocation package of up to £8,000 is offered. Join a team committed to improving health outcomes for marginalized communities.

Benefits

NHS Pension

Annual leave on your birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a jail setting is desirable but not essential.
• Full induction and training will be provided.
• Support for development to attain national accreditation for extended roles.

Responsibilities

• Play a key clinical leadership role in prison primary healthcare teams.
• Deliver high-quality, innovative care to marginalized patients.
• Manage dependence-forming medications and substance misuse treatment.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Fairness

Multidisciplinary working

Desire to deliver high-quality care

Education

UK recognised medical qualification

Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Job description

Job Summary

Salaried GPs specializing in care for people with substance misuse and in prison and detained settings

Spectrum CIC is looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and values-driven individuals to join our team of experienced GPs. We offer flexible working options, including part-time or full-time roles, face-to-face or virtual work from home or remotely.

All our posts include NHS employment benefits such as NHS pension and time-served enhancements. We also welcome retired professionals considering a new challenge.

Our doctors are committed to improving health outcomes, addressing health inequalities, and working with some of the most marginalized patients in the country.

Please note: The welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

Opportunity for a relocation package of up to £8,000.

We are flexible to match your availability with our service needs, offering part-time and flexible working options.

Main Duties of the Job

Prison Healthcare

GPs play a key clinical leadership role in prison primary healthcare teams. Experience in a jail setting is desirable but not essential; full induction and training will be provided, along with 24/7 access to clinical supervision.

Attributes valued include compassion, empathy, fairness, multidisciplinary working, and a desire to deliver high-quality, innovative care.

Line management is provided by a Regional Lead GP, with access to CPD, professional development, coaching, and Spectrum's ILM-accredited leadership and management programmes.

Substance Misuse

If you have a special interest in substance misuse, we will support your development to attain national accreditation for extended roles. Alternatively, opportunities exist in research or medical education through our departments.

About Us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our diverse and innovative team. Whether starting your healthcare journey or seeking a new challenge, we have a role for you!

• NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC offers award-winning services across substance misuse, sexual health, and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and CIC, our focus is on people—patients, staff, and partners.

We aim to deliver the best in health and wellbeing, maintaining high standards of care and social value, with growth that does not compromise quality.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the marginalized in our communities.

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a real difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted: 21 May 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £100,000 to £105,999/year pro-rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference: 847-CM-24-V270-A-A

Location: HMP Durham, Durham, DH1 3HU

Job Description & Responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion, contact Katherine Jamieson, Lead GP, at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• UK recognised medical qualification
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
• Current accreditation at GPwSI level
• RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse
• Women's health and wellbeing
• Harm minimisation and bloodborne viruses management
• Sexual health

Knowledge (Essential)

• Primary care mental health
• Basic drug and alcohol awareness
• Chronic disease management
• Understanding of offender health policies
• Clinical risk management and governance
• Substance misuse treatment principles
• Management of dependence-forming medications

Knowledge (Desirable)

• Research principles
• Broad knowledge outside the specialist area
• NHS governance, GP contracts, medicines management
• Awareness of new GP and pharmacy contracts

Additional Requirements

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Spectrum Community Health CIC

HMP Durham, Durham, DH1 3HU

Website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/