General Practitioner- Out of hours

Health In Justice; City Of London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in correctional services in the UK is seeking a compassionate General Practitioner for a part-time position at a Category B Remand Prison. Responsibilities include delivering first-class healthcare, clinical assessments, and involvement in governance activities. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience working in diverse environments. This role provides unique professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal.
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements.
• Involve in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Skills

Patient assessment and diagnosis

Compassionate care

Substance misuse knowledge

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Due to the upcoming recategorisation of HMP Brixton to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team. The site is based close to Brixton underground station with good access via public transport. This role will specifically involve working within receptions, with the new intake of patients on Saturdays. During the receptions time we offer a nurse led service, GP\'s will be involved in same day medications, leavers medication, acute health needs and substance misuse detox and prescribing.

Hours

Saturday 8am-4pm

Salary

This position is part time working 8 hours per week. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £129,500 full time equivalent per annum - 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, 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.

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 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.