Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare teams at HMP Five Wells, a Category C prison located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The site supports around 1,800 patients, the majority of whom are aged between 30‑39, with a cohort of elderly patients who will need support with long‑term conditions. This role is ideal for a GP who enjoys delivering end‑to‑end care.
Hours and Working Pattern
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am – 5 pm. This is a part‑time role working 8 hours, or one day a week. We can offer flexibility on which day is worked.
Salary
Annual salary up to £129,500 per annum FTE – depending on experience.
Support and Development
Bespoke induction, Introducing Health in Justice training course, competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, bespoke Learning Management System, and support from the wider team.
Location
301 Doddington Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 2NX.
Main Duties
* Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, and therefore as a General Practitioner at Practice Plus Group you get the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in areas you wouldn’t normally experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
* Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients and make timely decisions regarding future management.
* Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
Job Responsibilities
* Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways.
* Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.
* Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team, engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach.
* Deliver effective patient care, developing high levels of communication with patients; identifying and utilising evidence‑based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines; undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes.
* Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; ensuring effective clinical governance is incorporated into day‑to‑day practice.
* Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes are in place for managing results, letters and tasks; undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks.
* Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews.
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 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 their background. Our 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 to all.
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 prepared to undertake these qualifications.
* 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.
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check – this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
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