General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Bicester, Arncott; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to join their team at a remand prison in Oxfordshire. This exciting role offers the chance to provide comprehensive healthcare to a diverse patient population, including those with complex needs in mental health and substance misuse. You'll be part of a supportive team, with opportunities for professional development and training tailored to your needs. If you're passionate about making a difference in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with MBChB or MBBS and GMC registration required.
• Experience in community general practice and substance misuse care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to diverse patients in a prison setting.
• Provide clinical assessments and make timely management decisions.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Diagnosis

Patient Management

Substance Misuse Care

Mental Health Care

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC Registration

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse

Job description

Arncott, Bicester , Oxfordshire , England
OX25

Pay up to £132,930 FTE per annum depending on experience

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 15 Apr 2025

Closes 15 May 2025

Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Bullingdon a category B remand Prison located in Oxfordshire. The site has good bus transport links from Bicester and free parking on site for those who are commuting.

HMP Bullingdon houses around 1150 patients aged 18+, with a large aging population. This role would suit a GP with particular interest delivering end to end care in long term conditions, substance misuse or mental health. The site offers a 24/7 health healthcare service, as part of the role you will complete wards rounds on a 21 bed inpatient unit with high level of elderly care, and complete evening receptions.
Hours
Sessions can be based between
Monday- Friday 8am and 10pm
Saturday and Sunday mornings only
Salary
This position is full time role, working 40 hours per week you'll receive an annual salary up to £ Apply FTE per annum - 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 at Practice Plus Group 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 required

• 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.