General Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training (Introducing Health

Competency framework

Regional and national career growth

Learning Management System access

Professional development support

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Job summary

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service is seeking a General Practitioner for the Primary Care team at HMP Gartree. The post is part time, eight hours a week on Fridays, working alongside GPs and advanced clinical practitioners.

The role requires GMC registration and GP Performers List status, with community practice experience and involvement in substance misuse considered advantageous. Vetting will be conducted as part of the process, with a bespoke induction and access to our

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS is required.
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake them.
• GMC registration and inclusion on GP Performers List are required.
• Experience working as a GP in community general practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients' medical problems, with investigation and referral in line with guidelines and pathways
• Prescribe, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Make timely decisions on patients' future management following clinical assessment
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team on medical and primary care issues
• Lead multidisciplinary discussions on complex case management, including results, letters and tasks
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement strategies to manage risk
• Deliver effective patient care with clear communication and evidence-based practice
• Undertake clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes
• Take part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities
• Share knowledge with team members through development sessions, governance meetings and case reviews
• Build collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team

Skills

MBChB/MBBS

Substance misuse certificates

GMC registration

GP Performers List

Education

MBChB/MBBS

Job description

A General Practitioner post in the Primary Care team at HMP Gartree, a category B prison run within Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The role covers diagnosis, treatment, prescribing and referral for adult men, many with complex mental health and trauma needs. It is part time, eight hours a week on Fridays, working alongside GPs and advanced clinical practitioners. Fit depends on GMC registration, a GP Performers List place and community practice experience, and offers are subject to vetting.

What the job involves

• Assess, diagnose and treat patients' medical problems, with investigation and referral in line with guidelines and pathways
• Prescribe, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Make timely decisions on patients' future management following clinical assessment
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team on medical and primary care issues
• Lead multidisciplinary discussions on complex case management, including results, letters and tasks
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement strategies to manage risk
• Deliver effective patient care with clear communication and evidence-based practice
• Undertake clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes
• Take part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities
• Share knowledge with team members through development sessions, governance meetings and case reviews
• Build collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake them

Registration & licences

• Inclusion on the GMC Register
• Inclusion on the GP Performers List

Experience

• Experience working as a GP in community general practice
• Ability to work with patients who have a history of substance misuse

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Additional vetting and security checks

Other

• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Evidence of continuing professional development

What’s offered

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System
• Support to grow in role and continue professional development
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed