General Practitioner

Health In Justice; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity for a General Practitioner to join the healthcare team at HMP Leicester. The role involves delivering first-class healthcare to a diverse group of male patients and supporting those with substance misuse needs. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience, and be comfortable in a secure environment. This part-time position offers competitive annual salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice.
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal.
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients in a prison environment.
• Provide clinical assessment and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Actively participate in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Compassionate care

Substance misuse management

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

GP Performers List

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2 (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare team at HMP Leicester, a category B remand prison based close to Leicester town centre and train station. The Prison houses around 408 male patients, the majority of whom are aged between 18-40 years of age. HMP Leicester runs a nurse lead service, you will be working with an experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team including an substance misuse specialist NMP. Your role will be focused on supporting patients with substance misuse and acute needs, suitable applicant must have experience and feel confident prescribing controlled substance.

Hours

Tuesday - 16:30 - 20:30

Thursday - 16:30 - 20:30

Friday - 8:30-20:30

Saturday - 14:00 - 18:00

We are also able to consider this as a job share

Salary

This position is a part time role working 24 hour per week, with an annual salary of up to £125,000 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.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we’ll look for in you:

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

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.