General Practitioner

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Healthcare team at HMP Millsike, a state of the art male Category C prison located in Full Sutton near York. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team that includes one other GP and three prescribers. You will deliver clinics to support Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Misuse acute needs and long term conditions, and complete administrative tasks and patient referrals to internal and external pathways.

Hours

This is a part time role working 24 hours or six sessions per week. Typical days are: Wednesday 08 00, Thursday 08 00, Friday 08 00.

Salary

You will receive an annual salary up to £125,600 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Legal and Vetting

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

Main duties of the job

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, expanding your clinical knowledge beyond typical practice or A&E environments.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, and make timely decisions regarding future management.
• Act as a highly specialist resource for other healthcare team members and for patients, supporting their long term needs.
• Participate in clinical governance and effectiveness activities, contributing to ongoing quality improvement.

Requirements

• 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 willingness to undertake these qualifications

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue 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 real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.