General Practitioner

Hmp Fosse Way; Wigston; On-site; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A state-of-the-art prison is seeking a General Practitioner to provide medical care to inmates and work up to 4 sessions per week. The role offers flexibility for full-time or part-time candidates, with a competitive salary of up to £129,500 per year. This position requires the legal right to work in the UK and involves vetting due to its nature.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Career development opportunities

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Subject to additional vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to inmates as a General Practitioner.
• Conduct up to 4 sessions per week of clinical work within the prison setting.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Skills

Medical care

Collaboration

Job description

General Practitioner

Posting date: 04 November 2025

Salary: £129,500.00 per year

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 28 November 2025

Location: Glen Parva, LE18 4WS

Company: NHS Jobs

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: E0314-25-4965

Summary

Unlock your best work life + make a difference to every life. HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state‑of‑the‑art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing re‑offending rates. We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to work up to 4 sessions per week to join the team at HMP Fosse Way. We will consider applications from candidates looking for a full‑time or part‑time role. The salary is up to £129,500 full‑time equivalent depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to inmates as a General Practitioner.
• Conduct up to 4 sessions per week of clinical work within the prison setting.
• Collaborate with the wider healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Subject to additional vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role.

How 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.