General Practitioner

Health In Justice; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate General Practitioner to join their dedicated healthcare team in a challenging yet rewarding prison environment. This role offers the chance to deliver high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient population with complex needs, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. You'll not only provide clinical assessments and diagnoses but also contribute to the overall governance and effectiveness of healthcare services. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture, this position is ideal for those looking to make a real difference in healthcare access and quality for all.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• GMC registered GP with experience in community practice and substance misuse.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and appraisal engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to diverse patients in a prison setting.
• Provide clinical assessments and timely management decisions.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Diagnosis

Substance Misuse Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC Registration

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 teams at HMP Warren Hill, a category C Prison, and HMP Hollesley Bay, a category D prison, both located near Woodbridge in Suffolk. In total, the site caters to around 650 patients, many of whom have long-term conditions and complex needs. Because of this, the role would suit a GP who enjoys supporting with end-to-end care. Within this role, you will be working closely with an experienced multidisciplinary team which includes 2 other GPs.

Hours

3 days per week/6 sessions to be worked across on Tuesdays, Fridays, and one additional weekday.

Salary

This position is part-time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £126,600 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, providing an 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 requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the 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.