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 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 the intake of new patients, which will require same‑day medications, acute needs and substance misuse withdrawal plans. Hours Friday 5pm‑9pm. This position is part time, working 4 hrs per week. Salary You’ll receive an annual salary up to £129,500 per annum FTE, depending on experience. How 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 must 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.
Responsibilities
* Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients.
* 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 on site, and have active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
* Respond to medical problems presented by patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate inline 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.
* Deliver effective patient care, developing high levels of communication with patients, identifying and utilising evidence‑based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines.
* Undertake appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes.
* Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; working with the wider team to ensure 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.
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.
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.
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
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
2 Gloucester Terrace
Stanningley Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 2TJ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Depending on experience, up to £129,500 per annum FTE
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