General Practitioner- Out of Hours

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B remand prison based in Winchester, Hampshire. The prison houses around 706 patients. This is a busy prison where no two days are the same, so the role suits a GP who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The position will be focused on receptions, supporting the new intake of patients, and you will be working closely with a multi-disciplinary team including SMS prescriber, ACP, and other GPs.

Hours: Saturdays 1pm-6pm

Salary: This position is part time. You will receive an annual salary up to £126,600 per annum FTE depending on experience.

How will we 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 of the job

70As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
• Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, with active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways

We recognise training and development is key; we provide a training portal to facilitate your needs and an in-depth induction for all staff, whether you have experience of working in prisons or not. You will gain insight into Mental Health and Substance Misuse, and have the opportunity to work towards your RCGP level 2.

It doesn't stop there we also offer:

• 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 you need it

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.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We embrace diversity
• We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also 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
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a role to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description / Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B remand prison based in Winchester, Hampshire. The prison houses around 706 patients and is a busy prison where no two days are the same. The role is focused on receptions, supporting the new intake of patients, and working closely with a multi-disciplinary team including SMS prescriber, ACP and other GPs.

Hours: Saturdays 1pm-6pm

Salary: This position is part time. You will receive an annual salary up to £126,600 per annum FTE depending on experience.

How will we 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

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

£116,050 to £126,600 a year up to £126,600 per annum FTE - depending on experience.