General Practitioner

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a part-time General Practitioner for HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, particularly for patients with substance misuse needs, while offering excellent professional development and support.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Qualified General Practitioner with GMC registration.
• Experience with substance misuse patients preferred.
• Engagement with annual appraisal is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to diverse patients.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• Ensure effective clinical governance in practice.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Substance Misuse

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC Registration and GP Performers List

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitionerto join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Altcourse, Category B men's prison and young offenders institution based in the Fazakerley are of Liverpool in Merseyside. Ideal applicants would be experienced general practitioners who have previous prescribed for and supporting patients with substance misuse needs. HMP Altcourse it a fast paced environment you will be working closely with a full multidiaplinary team to deliver high quality patient care.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitionerto join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Altcourse, Category B men's prison and young offenders institution based in the Fazakerley are of Liverpool in Merseyside. Ideal applicants would be experienced general practitioners who have previous prescribed for and supporting patients with substance misuse needs. HMP Altcourse it a fast paced environment you will be working closely with a full multidiaplinary team to deliver high quality patient care.

Hours Wednesday 5-9pm Thursday 8am-9pm Friday 5-9pm

Salary

This positions are part time,youll receive an annual salary between £110,775 and £120,787per annum FTE- 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

Main duties of the job

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 wouldnt usually experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients 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 doesnt 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. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 youre 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patientsincluding diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate inline with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients,regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

You will;

Provide medical leadershipand expert advice, regarding medical and primary care issues to the widerhealthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach

Delivereffective patient care developing high levels of communication with patients;identifying and utilising evidence based best practice through benchmarking andclinical guidelines. Undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinicaloutcomes

Inspire and develop positivecollaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; workingwith the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporatedinto day to day practice

Promotemultidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuringsystems and processes in place for managing results, letters, and tasks.Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies forrisks

Share and disseminateacquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions andclinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews

Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeNHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

L9 7LH

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)