General Practitioner

NHS; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking passionate General Practitioners to join their Primary Care team at a women's closed prison in Derby. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver essential healthcare services to a diverse patient population, focusing on long-term conditions and acute needs. With a commitment to professional development, the team provides bespoke training and support to enhance your skills. If you are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in healthcare and possess a special interest in female health, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Qualifications

• Must have MBChB or MBBS and GMC registration.
• Experience in community general practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient group.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients.

Skills

Female health competencies

Clinical assessment and diagnosis

Substance misuse management

General practice experience

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC Registration

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for General Practitioners 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. In this role, you will deliver general practice clinics to support long-term conditions and acute needs. Applicants must have a special interest in female health and competencies in female-specific health needs, including insertion and removal of LARCs.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours: 2 days per week, either Monday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Friday

Salary: Part-time, up to £131,000 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 must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient group, with opportunities to develop skills in various areas beyond typical practice or A&E environments
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely management decisions
• Offer clinical expertise to the healthcare team and patients, actively participating in clinical governance

Qualifications required

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real 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, prioritizing patient needs and embracing diversity. Our core values include treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Details are available upon application, including essential and desirable qualifications and experience.

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group, Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5DN

More info: Practice Plus Group Careers