General Practitioner - out of hours

Practice Plus Group; Wotton-under-Edge, West of England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to join their Primary Care team at a female prison. This role offers the chance to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population while working alongside a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a passion for patient care, particularly in long-term conditions and substance misuse. This position promises professional growth through tailored training and support, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment. If you are ready to enhance your skills and contribute to a vital healthcare setting, this role is for you.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK and GMC registration required.
• Experience in community general practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients face to face, addressing medical issues.
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the healthcare team.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Diagnosis

Treatment Planning

Medication Review

Substance Misuse Management

Education

MBChB or MBBS

GMC Registration

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse

Job description

Falfield, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England
GL12

Pay up to £125,000 FTE per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 8 Mar 2025

Closes: 7 Apr 2025

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Eastwood Park, a female prison based in South Gloucestershire. The site is located close to the M5 for commuters and is easily accessible from both Bristol and Gloucester. HMP Eastwood Park houses around 442 patients aged 18-76. This role would suit a General Practitioner who is interested in delivering end to end care and has a particular interest in either long term conditions, sexual health or substance misuse. Within this role, you will be working with a highly staffed multidisciplinary team providing medical leadership and expert advice.

Hours: Friday 5-9pm covering 1 session (4 hours)

Salary: For this part-time role, you'll receive an annual salary up to £ Apply 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.

What you'll be doing:

• Assess patients face to face, responding to their medical issues, including diagnosis, investigation, and treatment
• Regularly review medications, and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team

Qualification required:

• MBChB or MBBS
• Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications

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.