General Practitioner

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 103,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking a General Practitioner to join their Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms. This part-time position involves delivering high-quality healthcare to male patients with long-term conditions and substance misuse issues. Candidates should possess an MBChB or MBBS and relevant experience in general practice. Flexible working arrangements are available, with salaries ranging from £103,600 to £124,320 depending on experience.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered with the GMC and on the GP Performers List.
• Experience in community general practice is essential.
• Willingness to acquire RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse levels 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
• Provide timely clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• Enhance patient care as a specialist resource.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Substance misuse knowledge

Communication skills

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

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 Lancaster Farms. HMP Lancaster Farms is a Category C Prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster and supports around 550 male patients aged 18–70. In this role you will work with an integrated multidisciplinary team—including ACPs and NMPs—to deliver a high‑quality healthcare service and prescribing. The focus will be on care for patients with long‑term conditions, acute needs and substance misuse. A second GP focuses on mental health services.

Hours

20 hours / 5 sessions per week. We are flexible on how this is worked; it could be across 2.5–3 days a week between Monday and Friday.

Salary

Part‑time role with a salary between £103,600 and £124,320 per annum, FTE dependent on experience.

How we will 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

Legal and Security Checks

Candidates are required to have the 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, further developing your knowledge in areas you might not typically encounter in general practice or A&E.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients, making timely decisions regarding future management.
• Serve as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team on site, enhancing patient care.
• Be actively involved 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 who have a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse levels 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake these qualifications

Benefits

• 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 needed

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ

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