General Practitioner

NHS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of NHS services as a General Practitioner at HMP Bullingdon. The role focuses on delivering holistic healthcare in a secure environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and a competitive salary up to £132,930, depending on experience. Benefit from continuous support, training, and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Onsite gym

Subsidised café

Wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Experience as a GP in community practice.
• Engagement with annual appraisal and CPD.
• Ability to work with patients with substance misuse history.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group.
• Provide clinical assessments and diagnoses.
• Offer clinical expertise to healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Diagnosis

Substance misuse management

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

Job description

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 in delivering end-to-end care in long-term conditions, substance misuse, or mental health. The site offers a 24/7 healthcare service. As part of the role, you will complete ward rounds on a 21-bed inpatient unit with a high level of elderly care and conduct evening receptions.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours: Sessions can be based between Monday-Friday 8am and 10pm, Saturday and Sunday mornings only.

Salary: You will receive an annual salary up to £132,930 FTE per annum, depending on experience. We can consider applicants seeking full-time or part-time roles.

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. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

Our General Practitioners are valued members of the prison healthcare community. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group and developing your knowledge in areas beyond typical practice or A&E environments.
• Providing clinical assessments and diagnoses, making timely management decisions.
• Offering clinical expertise to other healthcare team members and participating in clinical governance activities.

We offer opportunities for career development, including internal and external training and learning options, along with benefits like shopping and leisure discounts, onsite gym, subsidised café, wellbeing events, and more.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, committed to putting patient needs first and embracing diversity. Our core values include treating others with respect, acting with integrity, and striving for continuous improvement.

Qualifications required

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

Job description and responsibilities

As a GP at Practice Plus Group, you will:

• Deliver high-quality healthcare to diverse patients, gaining experience beyond traditional practice settings.
• Conduct clinical assessments and diagnoses, making management decisions.
• Support other healthcare team members and participate in clinical governance.

Additional benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional growth and CPD
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support
• Free onsite gym facilities
• Subsidised onsite café (opening this year)
• Onsite staff wellbeing events

About the employer

Practice Plus Group is the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, operating in over 53 prisons and detention centres. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values of respect, integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Location

Patrick Haugh Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ

Website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/