General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Werrington; On-site; GBP 119,140 - 129,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Free gym access during lunch

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance availability

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Werrington is seeking a compassionate General Practitioner to deliver quality healthcare in a prison setting. This part-time position offers flexibility with clinic hours, and a salary range of £119,140 to £129,500 based on experience. Ideal candidates will have relevant medical qualifications and experience in managing diverse patient needs, including those with substance misuse histories. Professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment are also provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice.
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal.
• Prepared to undertake RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to diverse patient groups.
• Provide clinical assessment and make timely management decisions.
• Contribute to clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnosis

Compassionate care

Ability to work with patients with substance misuse

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

Evidence of continuing professional development

Job description

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 minor acute needs and minor injuries, as well as some long term conditions such as asthma.

Dr Alex Griffiths on working as a GP for Health in Justice

3 clinics per week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday

The site can offer flexibility with start and end times of sessions.

This is a part time role, you’ll receive an annual salary between £119,140 and £129,500 per annum FTE - depending on experience

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team
• Free use of gym at lunch time

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

he 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 strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a 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 appraisalExperience 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.