General Practitioner- out of hours

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse in Liverpool. This part-time position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care in a unique environment, with a competitive salary and support for professional development.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Access to Learning Management System

Regional and national career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in community general practice.
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal.
• Willingness to undertake RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient group.
• Providing clinical assessments and diagnoses.
• Supporting other healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Patient management

Substance misuse support

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a Category B men's prison and young offenders institution based in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool in Merseyside. Ideal applicants would be experienced general practitioners who have previous prescribing experience and supporting patients with substance misuse needs. HMP Altcourse is a fast-paced environment where you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We are offering a part-time position with hours on Saturday from 2pm to 6pm, comprising one face-to-face session on-site with patients at HMP Altcourse. The annual salary ranges between £110,000 and £120,000 per annum FTE, 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
• Access to our Learning Management System for your professional development
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, offers of employment are subject to vetting and security checks.

Main Duties of the Job

Our General Practitioners are valued members of the prison healthcare community. Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient group, with opportunities to develop in various clinical areas
• Providing clinical assessments and diagnoses, and making timely management decisions
• Supporting other healthcare team members and participating in clinical governance activities

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group operates across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, committed to patient-centered care and our core values of integrity, diversity, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required

• MBChB or MBBS
• Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Experience in community general practice
• Evidence of CPD
• Ability to work with patients with substance misuse history
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake these qualifications

Job Description & Person Specification

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Additional Information

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit NHS Careers.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group

Brookfield Drive, Liverpool, L9 7LH

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