General Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bespoke induction (Health in Justice)

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Support from wider team

Employee discounts

24/7 employee assistance

Financial assistance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice service is recruiting a General Practitioner to work within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating medical problems, prescribing, reviewing medications and leading clinical governance with a multidisciplinary team.

Sessions can be flexible, with a caseload including patients with substance misuse needs. GMC registration, GP Performers List inclusion and vetting checks apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage patients with history of substance misuse.
• Experience as GP in community/general practice.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical problems through diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral in line with guidelines and pathways.
• Prescribe and regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis and make timely decisions on future management.
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks.
• Provide medical leadership and advice to the wider healthcare team.
• Promote multidisciplinary discussion of complex case management and governance meetings.
• Undertake clinical audit and use evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.
• Take active part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
• Build collaborative relationships across the multidisciplinary team.
• Share knowledge through development sessions and case reviews.
• Care for a diverse patient group in a secure setting, extending knowledge beyond typical practice or A&E work.

Skills

Substance misuse care

Education

MBChB or MBBS

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 & 2

Job description

This General Practitioner post sits in the Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a Category B men's prison and young offenders institution in Fazakerley, delivered through Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The work centres on diagnosing and treating medical problems, prescribing, reviewing medications and leading clinical governance alongside a multidisciplinary team. Sessions can be flexible, and the caseload includes patients with substance misuse needs. GMC registration, the GP Performers List and vetting checks apply.

What the job involves

• Respond to medical problems through diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral in line with guidelines and pathways
• Prescribe, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis and make timely decisions on future management
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team
• Promote multidisciplinary discussion of complex case management, including managing results, letters and tasks
• Undertake clinical audit and use evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
• Take an active part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities
• Build collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
• Share knowledge through development sessions, governance meetings and case reviews
• Care for a diverse patient group in a secure setting, extending knowledge beyond typical practice or A&E work

What’s required

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

Skills & knowledge

• 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

Nice to have

• Previous experience prescribing for and supporting patients with substance misuse needs

What’s offered

• Flexible working, with individual 4-hour sessions or combinations to suit
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System
• Support from the wider team
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance