General Practitioner - Out of hours

Practice Plus Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare team at HMP Leicester is seeking a part-time General Practitioner to enhance the well-being of male patients, supporting substance misuse issues and acute needs. This role involves a collaborative approach within a nurse-led service and requires experience in prescribing controlled substances. Suitable candidates will engage in a supportive environment, with an opportunity for career development and training.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System support

Qualifications

• Registered medical professional with experience in general practice.
• Confidence in prescribing controlled substances.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with substance misuse and acute needs.
• Work in a nurse-led service within HMP Leicester.
• Participate in health service for male patients age 18-40.

Skills

Experience with controlled substances

Multidisciplinary teamwork

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19.08.2025

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare team at HMP Leicester, a category B remand prison close to Leicester town centre and train station. The prison houses around 408 male patients, mostly aged between 18-40 years.

HMP Leicester runs a nurse-led service. You will work with an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team, including a substance misuse specialist NMP. Your role will focus on supporting patients with substance misuse and acute needs. The suitable applicant must have experience and feel confident prescribing controlled substances.

Hours

Tuesday - 16:30 - 20:30

Thursday - 16:30 - 20:30

Friday - 8:30 - 20:30

Saturday - 14:00 - 18:00

We are also open to considering this as a job share.

Salary

This position is part-time, working 24 hours per week, with an annual salary of up to £125,000 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. Due to the role's nature, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.