General Practitioner

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping

Career development

Employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance

Induction program

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a part-time General Practitioner to join the healthcare team at HMP Drake Hall, a women’s closed prison. The post is eight hours per week, primarily on Fridays, with a focus on female health within a dedicated hub addressing pregnancy, menopause and sexual health.

Ideal candidates will hold MBChB/MBBS and GMC registration, with an interest in substance misuse; LARC experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS with GMC registration is required.
• Substance misuse certification or willingness to obtain it is expected.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients' medical problems following guidelines.
• Prescribe and review medications and monitor repeats.
• Provide clinical assessment and timely management decisions.
• Offer medical leadership to the healthcare team.
• Be involved in female-specific health initiatives.
• Encourage multidisciplinary collaboration and case discussion.
• Manage clinical risk assessments and implement safeguards.
• Participate in clinical governance and audit activities.
• Build strong communication with patients and the team.

Education

MBChB or MBBS

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

Inclusion on GMC Register

Inclusion on GP Performers List

Job description

A part-time General Practitioner post in the healthcare team at HMP Drake Hall, a women's closed prison, working eight hours a week on Fridays. The role centres on diagnosing and treating patients, prescribing and reviewing medication, and giving medical advice to the wider multidisciplinary team. It stands out for its focus on female health, with a planned hub covering pregnancy, menopause and sexual health. Ideal applicants have a special interest in female health and experience of LARC insertion and removal, and offers are subject to vetting.

What the job involves

• Diagnose and treat patients' medical problems, including investigation 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 to the wider healthcare team
• Be actively involved in the planned healthcare hub focused on female-specific health needs
• Promote multidisciplinary discussion of complex case management, including managing results, letters and tasks
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement strategies to manage risk
• Undertake clinical audit and apply evidence-based practice and benchmarking to improve outcomes
• Take part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities
• Build collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
• Share knowledge through development sessions, governance meetings and clinical case reviews
• Develop high levels of communication with patients

Qualifications

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

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

• Working 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

• Special interest in female health
• Experience of LARC insertion and removal

What’s offered

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