General Practitioner - Out of hours

NHS; Lewes; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a General Practitioner to support healthcare at HMP Lewes. This part-time role requires expertise in clinical assessment, particularly with substance misuse patients. You will be responsible for delivering healthcare services, making timely decisions, and supporting clinical effectiveness. The position offers competitive compensation up to £134,680 annually, and requires legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis.
• Support clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

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 willing to undertake)

Job description

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare team at HMP Lewes, a category B remand prison based in Lewes, East Sussex. The prison houses around 692 patients aged between 18–65 years. In this role you will support the intake of new patients into the prison and work closely with the multi‑disciplinary team, including substance misuse nurses and the early days mental health team, to deliver high‑quality healthcare services. Suitable applicants must have experience and feel confident prescribing controlled substances.

Legal Right to Work – Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Hours and Pattern

Part‑time: 1 weekday evening (6 pm‑10 pm) + 1 Saturday per month (2‑6 pm). Sessions are face‑to‑face with patients on site at HMP Lewes.

Salary

Annual salary up to £134,680 FTE per annum, depending on experience.

How 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

Main Duties

• Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and further develop knowledge in areas beyond routine practice or A&E.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team and support patients with active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Benefits and Perks

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are 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.

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 who have a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must submit to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) for a check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see NHS Careers website.