General Practitioner - Out of hours

Practice Plus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a General Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at a category B remand prison in South East London. The role involves delivering healthcare to a diverse patient group, including those with substance misuse issues. Candidates must hold an MBChB or MBBS, be on the GMC Register, and have experience as a General Practitioner. This is a permanent, full-time position with a salary of up to £130,000 FTE per annum.

Benefits

Leading induction training

Career development opportunities

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of patients.
• Evidence of engagement with continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
• Provide clinical assessment and make timely decisions.
• Act as a resource for other healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical assessment and diagnosis

Working with substance misuse patients

Engagement with annual appraisal

Continuing professional development

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2 (or willingness to undertake)

Job description

Overview

Role: General Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at HMP Thameside. HMP Thameside is a category B remand prison located in South East London, close to Plumstead and Woolwich Arsenal stations. The prison houses around 1,232 patients with needs including substance misuse and mental health. This is a busy healthcare environment where no two days are the same. Hours: Monday 5pm–10pm; Wednesday 5pm–10pm; Saturday 12pm–10pm. Contract: Permanent, Full time. Salary: up to £130,000 FTE per annum depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and develop knowledge in areas beyond typical practice, including relevant acute and specialist settings.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients’ requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team on site, with active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Qualifications and requirements

• 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 willingness to undertake these qualifications.

What we offer and requirements

• Leading induction including Introducing Health in Justice training.
• Competency framework and regional/national career development opportunities.
• Access to our Learning Management System to address learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.
• Legal right to work in the UK; offers will be subject to additional vetting and security checks due to the role’s nature.

What you’ll be doing and what we look for in you: The Health in Justice team makes a real difference across secure environments. We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us deliver fair and inclusive healthcare.