Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare team at HMP Leeds, a category B men's prison based in Leeds, Yorkshire. HMP Leeds is a remand prison with a fast paced healthcare department that provides care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Within this role you will be working on evening receptions supporting with the intake of new patients, including same‑day medications, acute needs and substance misuse withdrawal plans. Hours: Friday 5pm‑9pm. This position is part time, working 4 hours per week. Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and well respected members of the Prison Healthcare community; as a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary.
Responsibilities
* Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and further develop your knowledge in areas you wouldn't normally experience within a practice or even an A&E environment.
* Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients, making timely decisions regarding future management.
* Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the site, and actively involve patients in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
Qualifications and 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
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
Why Join Us
Secure environments are among the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you. #LI - BL1
About Practice Plus Group
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. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values.
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
Compensation
You’ll receive an annual salary up to £129,500 per annum FTE – depending on experience.
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