Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare team at HMP Lewes, a category B remand prison based in Lewes, East Sussex. The prison houses around 692 patients aged between 18‑65 years. In this role you will work in receptions supporting the intake of new patients into the prison, working closely with the multi‑disciplinary team including the substance misuse nurses and the early days mental health team to deliver high quality healthcare services.
Responsibilities
* Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and further develop your knowledge in areas you wouldn’t usually experience within a practice or 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 site and to patients, whilst maintaining active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
* Support career development through a wide range of internal and external options for learning and development.
* Participate in face‑to‑face sessions at HMP Lewes: 1 weekday evening (6 pm‑10 pm), 1 Saturday per month (2‑6 pm).
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.
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.
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.
Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. This role offers an opportunity to develop existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still.
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.
This position is a part‑time role of 8 hours per week, with an annual salary of up to £134,680 FTE per annum depending on experience.
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