General Practitioner – Practice Plus Group
Due to the upcoming recategorisation of HMP Brixton to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team. The site is based close to Brixton underground station with good access via public transport. This role will involve working within general practice and receptions, with the new intake of patients. During reception time we offer a nurse‑led service; GPs will be involved in same‑day medications, leavers medication, acute health needs and substance misuse detox and prescribing.
Hours
Tuesday – 3 sessions working 9 am to 9 pm, part‑time 20 hours per week. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £124,320 full‑time equivalent per annum, depending on experience.
How we support you
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
All 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.
What you’ll be doing
* Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients’ requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
* Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the site, while actively involving patients in clinical governance and effectiveness activities
In addition to core responsibilities, you will develop your skills and experience through internal and external opportunities for learning and development.
What we’ll 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
What we’ll look for in you
* The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re 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:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We strive to do things better together
* We are looking for caring, compassionate, yet driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all
Qualifications required
* 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
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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