Salaried GP - HMP Forest Bank £1500 Welcome Payment | Spectrum Community Health CIC

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Manchester is seeking a salaried GP to join their multidisciplinary team in delivering healthcare within HMP Forest Bank. The role involves providing face-to-face clinical services, formulating treatment plans, and addressing health inequalities. Training is provided, and flexibility in working hours is encouraged. The organization prioritizes compassionate care for marginalized communities.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave (up to 33 days)

Flexible working options

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered GP with GMC and eligibility to practice in the UK.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines and local clinical policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services including assessments and emergency care.
• Formulate treatment plans and manage chronic diseases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge to support vulnerable groups.

Skills

GMC registration

Leadership qualities

Commitment to health inequalities

Flexibility for reception cover

Education

Eligibility to practice in the UK

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 aim to achieve quantifiable impact and are looking for GPs who are committed to our cause to join us. We are looking for a salaried GP to join our MDT consisting of a variety of allied healthcare professionals (mental health workers, pharmacists, ANPs, etc.) to deliver a primary care clinic within HMP Forest Bank. A session consists of 8 appointments (15 minutes long) and are face to face. Presentations are as with community primary care as we are aiming to deliver ‘equivalence of care’ within our clinics. No prior prison experience is required as you will be given the training required for the role although prior experience is preferable.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE. Join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face clinical services including the medical component of prison reception assessment care, appointed, unscheduled and emergency care services to inpatient and segregation units.
• Full clinical assessment of patients; formulate differential diagnoses and management plans; pharmacological assessment and prescribing.
• Request and interpretation of clinical investigations; appropriate referrals and follow-up to other specialist areas and secondary care services.
• Provide information and advice and facilitate informed choice for ongoing treatment and care.
• Medical assessment and monitoring of chronic diseases in accordance with NICE guidance and local clinical policy; appropriate end of life care under clinical supervision from palliative care specialist services where needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the underpinning evidence base and clinical capabilities to formulate robust care plans for complex health needs of vulnerable groups, with emphasis on substance misuse and offender health in a secure environment.
• Note: Psychiatric assessment and management of prisoners with serious mental illness will be the responsibility of the specialist mental health provider.

Qualifications / Requirements

• GMC registered GP with eligibility to practice in the UK (or equivalent).
• Willingness to work within a multidisciplinary team and in a prison clinic environment; prior prison experience is not required but preferred.
• Ability to work in a paced primary care setting and demonstrate leadership qualities.
• Commitment to reducing health inequalities and delivering equitable care.
• Full professional and clinical compliance, including up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and local clinical policies.
• Flexibility to provide reception cover from 5pm-9pm, Monday to Friday (to be discussed).

Benefits

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave (up to 33 days, plus birthday leave)
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

About Spectrum and Our Mission

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 and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission: Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.

Our Vision: Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.

Application and Additional Information

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 working in a prison clinic. We offer taster days for interested GPs and, for more information, a chance to speak to our GPs for advice and an honest discussion on the realities of the job. Please email [e-mail] for further info. 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; part-time and flexible working options are available.

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.