General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Aston; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank General Practitioner to join their team at HMP Sudbury, supporting male patients with complex health needs. The role involves delivering first-class healthcare, clinical assessment, and working with patients with substance misuse history. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications, experience in community practice, and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements.
• Be actively involved in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Substance misuse management

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal

Job description

Overview

Pay up to £125,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 6 Sep 2025

Closes 6 Oct 2025

Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank General Practitioner to join our Healthcare team at HMP Sudbury a category D prison near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. This prison supports around 600 male patients, many of whom have complex physical health and low level mental health needs. As part of this role you will be completing referrals to hospital and external service for patients who are reintegrating back into the community. Ideal applicants would also have experience supporting patients with substance misuse needs.

Hours

Monday and Tuesday 8 am-5pm

Salary

This is a part time role with a salary of up to £ Apply per annum FTE depending on experience

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

What you'll be doing

Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and are well respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. As a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, and therefore as a General Practitioner you get the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in areas you wouldn\'t usually experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient\'s requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS
• Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.