General Practitioner

Health In Justice; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 115,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to join their healthcare team in a unique and impactful environment. This role offers the chance to provide essential healthcare to a diverse group of patients within a secure setting, focusing on acute needs and minor injuries. With flexible hours and a commitment to professional development, you will not only enhance your clinical skills but also contribute to the well-being of individuals who often face significant challenges. This is a remarkable opportunity to make a real difference while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic atmosphere.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Registered GP with experience in community practice and substance misuse care.
• Engagement with annual appraisal and continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to diverse patients in a secure environment.
• Provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, and management decisions.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Diagnosis

Patient Management

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Compassionate Care

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

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 healthcare team at HMP YOI Werrington. HMP YOI Werrington is a male juveniles prison supporting 118 patients, the prison is located in Werrington Staffordshire. Within this role you will be delivering GP clinics, which will mainly cover acute needs and minor injuries. You will also be involved in training and education for nursing staff.

Hours

3 hours per day Monday, Wednesday, Friday. The site can offer flexibility with start and end times of sessions.

Salary

This is a part time role, you’ll receive an annual salary between £115,000 and £125,000 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 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.

What you'll be doing:

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 wouldn’t usually experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s 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 doesn’t 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.

What we’ll 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’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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 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 you’re 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.