General Practitioner - Out of Hours Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Lewes; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 135,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time 14 hours per week

Competitive salary up to £134,680 p.a.

Career development

Employee benefits

Wellbeing support

Unique clinical experience

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a General Practitioner to join the Out of Hours Team at HMP Lewes. This part-time role offers 14 hours per week in a unique custodial healthcare environment, delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population and working within a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide expert clinical care, make timely decisions, and contribute to governance and training, with opportunities for development within prison healthcare.

Qualifications

• Medical qualification MBChB/MBBS or equivalent recognised degree.
• GMC Registration with full registration.
• GP Performers List inclusion is essential.
• Experience in community general practice.

Responsibilities

• Clinical assessment of diverse patient population in a custodial setting.
• Deliver high-quality primary care services within a secure environment.
• Make timely clinical decisions to support patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with mental health, substance misuse teams, and wider healthcare colleagues.
• Contribute to healthcare planning for newly admitted patients.
• Provide clinical leadership and share expertise with the team.
• Engage in quality improvement, audits and governance activities.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.

Education

MBChB/MBBS or equivalent

Job description

JOB-20241107-e299043e

Job Title: General Practitioner - Out of Hours Team
Specialism: Prison Healthcare
Location: Lewes, UK
Salary: Up to £134,680 per annum
Type: Permanent, Part Time

General Practitioner within the Out of Hours Team in Prison Healthcare at HMP Lewes, earning up to £134,680 per annum. This part-time opportunity offers 14 hours per week within a unique and rewarding custodial healthcare environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality healthcare services to a diverse patient population while gaining exposure to complex and varied clinical presentations rarely encountered in traditional primary care settings.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time: Enjoy a flexible 14-hour working week, supporting an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive Salary: Earn up to £134,680 per annum depending on experience.
• Career Development: Access ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Enjoy discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Wellbeing Support: Access a 24/7 employee assistance programme and financial support resources.
• Unique Clinical Experience: Develop expertise within a challenging and highly rewarding prison healthcare environment.

What you will do

• Clinical Assessment: Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a diverse patient population.
• Patient Care: Deliver high-quality primary care services within a secure custodial setting.
• Decision Making: Make timely and effective clinical decisions to support positive patient outcomes.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate closely with mental health professionals, substance misuse teams, and wider healthcare colleagues.
• Healthcare Admissions: Contribute to the assessment and healthcare planning of newly admitted patients.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a specialist resource for the healthcare team, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Clinical Governance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and governance activities.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning to enhance both clinical and specialist practice.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Medical Qualification: MBChB, MBBS, or equivalent recognised medical degree.
• GMC Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• GP Performers List: Inclusion on the GP Performers List is essential.
• Experience: Previous experience within community general practice.