GP in Health in Justice | Flexible Sessions, Substance Misuse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sefton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bespoke induction (Health in Justice)

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Support from wider team

Employee discounts

24/7 employee assistance

Financial assistance

Job summary

Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice service is recruiting a General Practitioner to work within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating medical problems, prescribing, reviewing medications and leading clinical governance with a multidisciplinary team.

Sessions can be flexible, with a caseload including patients with substance misuse needs. GMC registration, GP Performers List inclusion and vetting checks apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage patients with history of substance misuse.
• Experience as GP in community/general practice.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical problems through diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral in line with guidelines and pathways.
• Prescribe and regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis and make timely decisions on future management.
• Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks.
• Provide medical leadership and advice to the wider healthcare team.
• Promote multidisciplinary discussion of complex case management and governance meetings.
• Undertake clinical audit and use evidence-based practice to improve outcomes.
• Take active part in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
• Build collaborative relationships across the multidisciplinary team.
• Share knowledge through development sessions and case reviews.
• Care for a diverse patient group in a secure setting, extending knowledge beyond typical practice or A&E work.

Skills

Substance misuse care

Education

MBChB or MBBS

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 & 2

Job description

Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice service is recruiting a General Practitioner to work within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating medical problems, prescribing, reviewing medications and leading clinical governance with a multidisciplinary team.

Sessions can be flexible, with a caseload including patients with substance misuse needs. GMC registration, GP Performers List inclusion and vetting checks apply.