General Practitioner

Health In Justice; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in secure environments is seeking a General Practitioner for HMP Full Sutton, North Yorkshire. This part-time position (16 hours/week) focuses on delivering healthcare to men with diverse and complex needs. Candidates must be registered with the GMC and have experience in community general practice. The role offers opportunities for professional development and is based within a supportive healthcare team.

Benefits

Bespoke induction course

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Medical Degree required with GMC registration.
• Experience as a General Practitioner in community settings.
• Ability to handle patients with substance misuse histories.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse patient group.
• Provide clinical assessment and timely management decisions.
• Participate in clinical governance and effectiveness initiatives.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment and diagnosis

Ability to work in secure environments

Engagement with professional development

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

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 team at HMP Full Sutton. HMP Full Sutton is a busy category A and B men’s prison in the village of Full Sutton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The site supports around 560 men aged 21+ with a range of health conditions including a high number of complex needs. Within this role you will be delivering clinical sessions, segregation rounds and providing daily acute support within the main population and specialist units. We are looking for a General Practitioner who has a passion for working with patients who are disconnected from the healthcare service and who is keen to work as part of an established team.

Hours

Thursdays 8am-4pm Friday 8am-4pm

Salary

This position is a full-time role working 16 hours per week, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £125,000 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 check

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.

What we 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 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 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all Suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients, detainees and staff and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.