General Practitioner

NHS; Leyland; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent healthcare provider is seeking a part-time General Practitioner to join their Pharmacy team at a men's prison in Leyland. The role involves clinical assessments, medication management, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure quality healthcare delivery to patients. Candidates are required to have relevant medical qualifications and experience dealing with a diverse patient population.

Benefits

Training portal and induction

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS required.
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis for patients.
• Prescribe medications and review them regularly.
• Act as a specialist resource for the healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication prescription

Substance misuse management

Professional development engagement

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

Job description

Overview

We have an opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Garth, a category B men's prison, located in Ulnes Walton, Lancashire. The site houses around 800 patients aged 21+ with a range of needs including long term conditions, mental health, substance misuse and acute needs.

Hours

• 3 sessions per week (part-time). 8am-12pm on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Salary

• 12 hours per week. Salary between £100,000 and £120,000 per annum FTE depending 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 right to work in the UK; offers subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will:

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
• Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, with involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways

We recognise training and development is key and provide a training portal and in-depth induction for all staff. You will gain insight into Mental Health and Substance Misuse and have the opportunity to work towards your RCGP level 2.

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

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 to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first. Our 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 driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications

• 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

Disclosures

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and may require Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB).
• UK registration is required. See NHS Careers for details.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 8NE

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