General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a General Practitioner at HMP Altcourse, where you will deliver high-quality care in a dynamic environment. This part-time role requires a dedicated professional with experience in community healthcare and a commitment to supporting patients with substance misuse needs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial support for role development

Qualifications

• GMC registered, on the GP Performers List.
• Experience as a General Practitioner in community settings.
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Delivering first-class healthcare to diverse patient group.
• Providing clinical assessments and diagnoses.
• Participating in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Substance misuse management

Team collaboration

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Job description

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 Altcourse, a Category B men's prison and young offenders institution located in Fazakerley, Liverpool, Merseyside. Ideal applicants would be experienced general practitioners with prior experience supporting patients with substance misuse needs. HMP Altcourse is a fast-paced environment where you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Hours

8am-9pm Monday to Friday, 2pm-6pm Saturdays. This role will be split into a job share.

Salary

This part-time position offers an annual salary between £110,775 and £120,787 per 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 support your learning needs

• Support from the wider team

Additional requirements

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, 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. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group, with opportunities to develop knowledge in areas beyond typical practice or A&E environments.
• Providing clinical assessments and diagnoses, making timely management decisions.
• Serving as a highly specialized resource for other healthcare team members and actively participating in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

If you're interested in career development, we offer a wide range of internal and external learning opportunities.

We also offer:

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

What we look for in you:

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 in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients. Our core values include treating patients and colleagues with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to providing fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required:

• MBChB or MBBS, registered with the GMC and on the GP Performers List
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Experience as a General Practitioner in community settings
• Evidence of ongoing 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

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you're looking to develop your healthcare skills in an environment that is dynamic and ever-changing, this could be the right opportunity for you.