General Practitioner- Out of Hours

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to join their dynamic team at a busy remand prison. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients in a fast-paced environment, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. With a focus on patient intake and ongoing support, you will engage in clinical assessments, medication management, and contribute to governance activities. The position promises professional growth through bespoke training and development opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your role while making a meaningful difference in healthcare access for all. If you're passionate about providing compassionate care in challenging settings, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in community general practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and timely decisions for patient management.
• Prescribe medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Diagnosis

Medication Management

Substance Misuse Knowledge

Patient Engagement

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B remand prison based in Winchester, Hampshire. The prison houses around 706 patients and is a busy prison where no 2 days are ever the same. Because of this, the role would suit a GP who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This position will be focused on receptions, supporting the new intake of patients. Within this role, you will be working closely with a multi-disciplinary team including SMS prescriber, ACP, and other GPs.

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

Monday's 6pm-9pm
Saturday's 1pm-6pm

Salary

This position is part-time. You will receive an annual salary up to £126,600 per annum FTE 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 and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main Duties of the Job

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will:

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients' requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications, and monitor repeat prescriptions.
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the site, as well as the patients you work with, having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

We recognize training and development is key; therefore, we provide a training portal to facilitate your needs as well as have an in-depth induction for all staff whether you have experience of working in prisons or not. You will gain insight into Mental Health and Substance Misuse, as well as the opportunity to work towards your RCGP level 2.

It doesn't stop there; we also offer:

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

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're 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.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

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.
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse.
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

Employer Name: Practice Plus Group

Address:
Romsey Rd
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DF

Employer's Website

Practice Plus Group Careers