Part-Time Prison GP: Intake & Care Lead

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on shopping and leisure

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Bespoke induction and Health inJustice

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking a part-time GP for the Receptions team at HMP Dovegate. The role involves intake of new patients and collaboration with substance misuse nurses and the mental health team.

Sessions are four-hour blocks on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons, with experience in prescribing controlled drugs required. Applicants must be MBChB/MBBS and GMC-registered, with RCGP Substance Misuse certificates or willingness to undertake them, and inclusive of essential vetting and

Qualifications

• MBChB or MBBS qualification required.
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2 (or willingness to undertake)

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients, decide on investigation, treatment and referral in line with guidelines.
• Prescribe for patients, review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.
• Support the intake of new patients into the prison through reception.
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team.
• Manage complex cases with the multidisciplinary team, including results, letters and tasks.
• Carry out clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies.
• Undertake clinical audits and participate in governance activity.
• Deliver patient care with evidence-based practice and benchmarking.
• Share knowledge through governance meetings and case reviews.
• Build collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Substance misuse care

Clinical governance engagement

Communication in challenging settings

Education

MBChB or MBBS

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 & 2

Job description

Practice Plus Group is seeking a part-time GP for the Receptions team at HMP Dovegate. The role involves intake of new patients and collaboration with substance misuse nurses and the mental health team.

Sessions are four-hour blocks on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons, with experience in prescribing controlled drugs required. Applicants must be MBChB/MBBS and GMC-registered, with RCGP Substance Misuse certificates or willingness to undertake them, and inclusive of essential vetting and