General Practitioner

TN United Kingdom; Lewes; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a General Practitioner at a category B remand prison, where you will deliver comprehensive care to a diverse patient population. This role offers the chance to engage in clinical assessments, manage medications, and contribute to the healthcare team's governance activities. With a commitment to training and professional development, you will gain valuable insights into Mental Health and Substance Misuse, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional looking to make a difference in a dynamic setting, this role could be your next career step.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Access to Learning Management System

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• GMC-registered General Practitioner on the GP Performers List.
• Experience in community general practice with a focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and timely management decisions.
• Prescribe and monitor medications regularly.
• Contribute to clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Medication prescription

Patient management

Substance misuse knowledge

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC registration

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse

Job description

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Job Opportunity: General Practitioner at HMP Lewes

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our team at HMP Lewes, a category B remand prison based in Lewes, East Sussex. The prison houses around 692 patients aged between 18-65, including an inpatient unit. As part of this role, you will complete ward rounds on the inpatient unit and deliver clinical sessions. This role would suit a GP looking to deliver end-to-end care, with a significant proportion of patients having long-term conditions.

This is a part-time position, working 16 hours per week, with an annual salary up to £126,000 depending on experience.

Support We Offer

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Access to our Learning Management System for your training needs
• Support from our wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely management decisions
• Prescribe medications, review, and monitor prescriptions regularly
• Contribute as a highly specialized resource within the healthcare team, involved in clinical governance and effectiveness activities, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment, and referral in line with guidelines and pathways

We value training and development; therefore, we provide a training portal and in-depth induction for all staff, whether or not you have prison healthcare experience. You will gain insights into Mental Health and Substance Misuse and have the opportunity to work towards your RCGP level 2.

Additional Benefits:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional growth and development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

Candidate Profile:

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to providing fair and inclusive healthcare. Our team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons and detention centers. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients. Our core values include treating others with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• MBChB or MBBS, GMC-registered, and on the GP Performers List
• Engagement with annual appraisal
• Experience in community general practice as a GP
• Ability to work with patients with substance misuse issues; RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2 preferred or willingness to undertake these

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you wish to develop your healthcare skills and learn new things daily in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.