General Practitioner- Out of hours

Health In Justice; Winchester; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a General Practitioner for a part-time position at HMP Winchester. This role involves providing clinical assessments, managing patient prescriptions, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must have GP qualifications and experience in community practice, with an emphasis on working in challenging environments. The organization values compassionate and driven professionals committed to inclusive healthcare.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements.
• Prescribing for patients and regularly reviewing medications.
• Providing a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Prescribing medications

Patient management

Engagement with annual appraisal

Working with vulnerable populations

Education

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register

GP Performers List

Job description

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

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 GP's, you will be working.

Hours

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 we will 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

What you'll be doing

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

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
• Prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities. Including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions

We recognise 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

What we'll look for in you

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 a 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.