General Practitioner

Practice Plus Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver high quality healthcare at HMP Oakwood, a category C prison. The role includes diverse patient care, clinical governance, and requires strong experience in community general practice. Candidates must hold an MBChB or MBBS, be included on the GMC Register, and possess knowledge in substance misuse. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a competitive salary range.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Career development opportunities

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• Act as a highly specialist resource to other healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnosis

Substance misuse knowledge

Education

MBChB or MBBS

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2 (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Overview

Role: General Practitioner

Location: HMP Oakwood, Staffordshire (category C prison)

Contract: Permanent, Full-time hours but 24 hours / 6 sessions part-time equivalent

Salary: £110,000 - £119,215 per annum FTE (DOE)

Hours: Monday 7.30am - 4.00pm; Thursday 7.30am - 4.00pm; Friday 7.30am - 4.00pm

What you’ll be doing

Our General Practitioners are highly valued members of the Prison Healthcare team. Responsibilities include delivering high quality healthcare services to a diverse patient group with a range of needs including long-term conditions and substance misuse, participating in daily segregation rounds, and providing clinical governance and guidance to the wider healthcare team.

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and develop knowledge across areas not typically found in a standard practice or A&E environment.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely decisions regarding management.
• Act as a highly specialist resource to other healthcare team members on site.
• Engage in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

What we’ll offer and support

We support professional development and learning through:

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System to address learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Additional information:

• Legal right to work in the UK required; offers subject to vetting and security checks

Qualifications

• 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 willingness to undertake these qualifications

Equal Opportunities and Additional Information

Practice Plus Group is the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments. We are committed to equal opportunity employment and an inclusive workforce. Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding.