General Practitioner

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank General Practitioner to join our Healthcare team at HMP Sudbury, a category D prison near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. This prison supports around 600 male patients, many with complex physical health and low-level mental health needs. As part of this role you will be completing referrals to hospital and external services for patients reintegrating back into the community. Ideally, applicants would also have experience supporting patients with substance misuse needs.

Hours
Monday and Tuesday 8 am–5 pm

Salary
This is a part-time role with a salary of up to £125,000 per annum FTE depending on experience

How we will support you

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

Main duties / Responsibilities

- Deliver high-quality healthcare to a diverse patient group and develop knowledge beyond general practice, including potential experiences in A&E settings.
- Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, and make timely decisions regarding future management.
- Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team, with involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

We offer opportunities for career development, including internal and external options for development and learning, as well as the following benefits:

- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treat others as we would like to be treated; act with integrity; embrace diversity; and strive to do things better together.

- We treat patients and each other with respect
- We act with integrity
- We embrace diversity
- We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications

- MBChB or MBBS
- Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
- Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
- Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
- RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications

Additional Criteria

- Disclosure and Barring Service Check – This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission of a check by the DBS
- UK Registration – Applicants must have current UK professional registration

Job description / Job responsibilities notes

Other information

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: 20 Ashbourne Rd, Oaks Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HW

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

Salary: £110,000 to £125,000 per year, up to £125,000 per annum depending on experience

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