General Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Support to grow in role and CPD

Regional and national career options

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Bespoke induction including Health in…

Flexibility on session times

Free gym use at lunchtime

Job summary

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver clinics at HMP YOI Werrington, a male juvenile prison. The role focuses on minor acute care, minor injuries and long-term conditions with prescribing and regular reviews.

It is a part-time post at three clinics per week with some flexibility on session times. GMC registration is required, with experience in community general practice and a willingness to work with patients who have a history of substance

Qualifications

• Must be GMC registered and on the GP Performers List
• Experience as a GP in community general practice
• Willingness to work with patients with a history of substance misuse

Responsibilities

• Deliver GP clinics covering minor acute needs, minor injuries and long-term conditions
• Prescribe, review medications and manage repeat prescriptions
• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and management decisions
• Provide medical leadership and contribute to governance and audits
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team and participate in case reviews

Skills

Community GP experience

Substance misuse awareness

Clinical governance

Team collaboration

Education

MBChB or MBBS

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 & 2

Job description

This General Practitioner post sits in the healthcare team at HMP YOI Werrington, a prison for male juveniles, within Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The role centres on GP clinics for minor acute needs, minor injuries and some long-term conditions such as asthma, alongside prescribing and medication reviews. It is part-time at three clinics a week, with some flexibility on session times. Candidates need GMC registration and experience in community general practice, and must be willing to work with patients who misuse substances.

What the job involves

• Deliver GP clinics covering minor acute needs, minor injuries and long-term conditions such as asthma
• 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
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice on medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team
• Promote multidisciplinary discussion on complex case management, including managing results, letters and tasks
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement strategies to manage risk
• Take part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities, including clinical audit
• Share knowledge with team members through development sessions, governance meetings and case reviews
• Develop high levels of communication with patients and apply evidence-based best practice

What’s required

Qualifications

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

Registration & licences

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

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

What’s offered

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in role and continue professional development
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
• Flexibility on session start and end times
• Free use of the gym at lunchtime