Salaried GP - HMP Forest Bank + £1500 Welcome Payment

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a salaried GP to join their team at HMP Forest Bank in Manchester. This role involves delivering primary care services primarily focused on vulnerable groups within a secure environment. Applicants should have a UK medical qualification and a passion for reducing health inequalities. The position offers flexible working hours and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your birthday

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Ongoing professional development in relevant clinical areas is essential.
• Experience in primary care mental health and chronic disease management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face clinical services including patient assessments.
• Formulate differential diagnoses and management plans.
• Manage chronic diseases per NICE guidelines.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

UK recognised medical qualification

Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training

Job description

Overview

Spectrum is a not-for-profit CIC committed to reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for the most disadvantaged within our community. We are a values-based organisation with the patient at the heart of what we do. We are looking for a salaried GP to join our MDT, delivering a primary care clinic within HMP Forest Bank. A session consists of 8 appointments (15 minutes each) and are face to face. Presentations are aligned with community primary care to deliver equivalence of care within our clinics. No prior prison experience is required as you will be given training for the role, though prior experience is preferable. The GP most suited to this role is passionate about reducing health inequalities, empathetic, and enjoys working within an MDT. Leadership qualities and openness to a different, paced form of primary care are desirable.

Main duties

GPs are required to provide reception cover from 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday (to be discussed).

The post holder will provide face-to-face clinical services including the medical component of prison reception assessment care, appointed, unscheduled and emergency care services to inpatients and the segregation unit. Core responsibilities include:

• Full clinical assessment of patients; formulate differential diagnoses and management plans
• Pharmacological assessment and prescribing; request and interpretation of clinical investigations
• Appropriate referrals to other specialist areas and secondary care services; information and advice for informed treatment choices
• Medical assessment and monitoring of chronic diseases in line with NICE guidance and local policy
• Appropriate end-of-life care under clinical supervision from palliative care services when needed
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to formulate robust care plans for the complex health needs of vulnerable groups, with emphasis on substance misuse and offender health in a secure environment
• Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management of prisoners with serious mental ill health will be the responsibility of the specialist mental health provider

All GPs are expected to have evidence-based clinical capabilities to meet the needs of this setting.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team. We welcome passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds and offer roles for both early-career and experienced professionals seeking a new challenge.

Benefits

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, our focus is centred on people – patients, service users, staff and partners. We are committed to delivering high-quality, value-driven healthcare and social value.

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Doctor - other

Salary: £100,000 to £105,999 a year pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 847-RM-25-V696

Job location: HMP Forest Bank, Manchester, M27 8FB

Job responsibilities

All GPs, including the Lead GP, are expected to support the general healthcare needs and basic clinical monitoring when the prisoners’ psychiatric condition is stable.

We understand this can be daunting if you have no prior experience in a prison clinic. We offer taster days for interested GPs and provide opportunities to speak with our GPs for advice and an honest discussion on the realities of the job. For further information please email [e-mail].

Please note: the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service, and we can offer part-time and flexible working options.

Qualifications

Essential

• UK recognised medical qualification
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training
• Educational commitment to ongoing professional development in relevant clinical areas

Desirable

• Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
• Current GPwSI accreditation
• RCGP Certificate Part 1 Substance Misuse
• Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses
• Sexual health; Specialist Substance Misuse

Knowledge

Essential

• Primary care mental health; basic drug and alcohol awareness
• Chronic disease management
• Understanding of health and social policy, particularly offender health
• Clinical risk management and governance
• Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy

Desirable

• Understanding of research and NHS governance, GP contracts, medicines management, and resource constraints
• Up-to-date on new GP and pharmacy contracts

Compliance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address: HMP Forest Bank, Manchester, M27 8FB

Website: spectrum-cic.org.uk