General Practitioner - Out of Hours

The Methodist Church in Britain; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Bespoke induction & Health in Justice™

Career development opportunities

Learning management system

Support from wider team

Job summary

Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service is seeking a General Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at HMP Doncaster. The post is 16 hours per week across evenings and Saturday sessions, requiring rota flexibility and engagement in reception triage for new arrivals.

The role involves diagnosing, treating and reviewing patients, prescribing medications, and providing clinical governance within a resettlement prison environment. Vetting and security checks apply.

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS qualification.
• GMC registration and GP Performers List required.
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical problems and diagnose, treat and refer as per guidelines.
• Prescribe and review medications; manage repeat prescriptions.
• Provide clinical assessment and leadership within the healthcare team.
• Assist intake of new patients through reception at the prison.
• Conduct clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies.
• Lead multidisciplinary discussions on complex cases and manage results.

Skills

Substance misuse care

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

MBChB/MBBS

RCGP substance misuse certs

Job description

This part-time General Practitioner post sits in the Primary Care team at HMP Doncaster, a resettlement prison for men that includes young offenders, run by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice service. The GP will assess and diagnose patients, prescribe and review medication, and take on new arrivals at reception. The role is 16 hours a week across evening and Saturday sessions, so candidates must cover sessions on different days. Offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

What the job involves

• Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral in line with guidelines and pathways
• Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis and make timely decisions on future management
• Support the intake of new patients through reception
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team
• Lead multidisciplinary discussion of complex case management, with systems for managing results, letters and tasks
• Undertake clinical audit and ensure clinical governance is part of day-to-day practice
• Identify and use evidence-based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines
• Develop collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team
• Share knowledge through development sessions, clinical governance meetings and clinical case reviews
• Develop high levels of communication with patients to deliver effective care

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake these qualifications

Registration & licences

• Inclusion on the GMC Register
• Inclusion on the GP Performers List

Experience

• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work with patients who have a history of substance misuse

Checks & eligibility

• Legal right to work in the UK
• Additional vetting and security checks

Other

• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Evidence of continuing professional development

What’s offered

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline
• Financial assistance when needed
• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke learning management system
• Support to grow in role and continue professional development
• Support from the wider team