General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Derby, East Midlands, South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to join their Primary Care team at a female closed prison in Derby. This role offers the unique opportunity to deliver general practice clinics, supporting both long-term conditions and acute needs. You will play a vital role in a challenging yet rewarding environment, providing first-class healthcare and developing your skills in areas not typically encountered in standard practices. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to work in a dynamic setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System support

Team support

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK and must pass vetting checks.
• Experience as a General Practitioner in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group.
• Provide clinical assessment and timely management decisions.

Skills

General Practice

Female Health Competencies

Clinical Assessment

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Pay up to £131,000 per annum FTE depending on experience

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 21 Mar 2025

Closes 20 Apr 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 Foston Hall, a female closed prison based in Derby. HMP Foston Hall houses around 300 patients aged between 18-75 years of age. Within this role you will be delivering general practice clinics to support long-term conditions and acute needs. Applicants must have a specialist interest in female health and have competencies in female-specific health needs including insertion and removal of LARCs.

Hours
2 days per week either Monday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Friday.

Salary
This position is part-time, you'll receive an annual salary 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 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, providing an 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 patients' requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the 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.