General Practitioner- out of hours

Practice Plus Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated General Practitioners to join their dynamic Primary Care team at a female closed prison in Derby. This part-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of patients, providing first-class healthcare and support for acute illnesses and substance misuse. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a unique environment while enjoying a supportive workplace that values professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in challenging settings, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with a valid GMC registration and experience in community practice.
• Knowledge of substance misuse and commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver healthcare to diverse patients in a prison setting.
• Conduct clinical assessments and manage patient care effectively.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Decision Making

Compassionate Communication

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for two General Practitioners to join our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a female closed prison based in Derby. HMP Foston Hall houses around 300 patients aged between 18-75 years of age. Within this role you will be delivering out of hours receptions clinics for the new intake of patients. This will involve prescribing same day medications, supporting acute illness and injury, as well as creating detox plans for alcohol and opiates misuse. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team, particularly nursing, pharmacy and substance misuse teams.

Hours

Monday to Friday 4.30pm - 8.30pm

Saturday 1.00pm - 4.00pm

We are looking for 2 GP's to take this role on as a job share.

Salary

This position is part time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £131,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

1. Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
2. Competency framework
3. Regional and national career development opportunities
4. Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
5. 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 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.