General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Foston; On-site; GBP 111,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time General Practitioner to deliver healthcare in a female closed prison. The role involves clinical assessment and support for long-term conditions. Candidates must possess an MBChB or MBBS degree and be on the GMC Register. Ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Regional and national career development opportunities

Support from a wider team

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community/general practice is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is a must.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis with timely management decisions.
• Actively involved in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Skills

Female health awareness

Clinical assessment

Substance misuse knowledge

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

Job description

Overview

Pay up to £131,000 per annum FTE depending on experience. Hours: 2 days per week (e.g., Monday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Friday). Location: HMP Foston Hall, a female closed prison based in Derby. HMP Foston Hall houses around 300 patients aged 18–75 years. The role involves delivering general practice clinics to support long-term conditions and acute needs. Applicants must have an interest in female health and competencies in female-specific health needs, including insertion and removal of LARCs.

This position is part-time and salary is up to £131,000 FTE depending on experience.

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• 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 valued and respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. As a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group, with opportunities to develop knowledge in areas beyond a standard practice, including potential exposure to A&E-type scenarios
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely decisions regarding future management
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other healthcare team members at the site, with 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 willingness to undertake these qualifications

Secure environments are challenging but rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you are looking to develop your healthcare skills in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.