Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a Category B men’s prison and young offenders institution located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool in Merseyside. The role is ideal for experienced GPs who have previously prescribed and supported patients with substance misuse needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced environment.
Hours
* Mondays - 8 am to 9 pm
* Thursdays - 8 am to 9 pm
Salary
Annual salary between £114,763 and £125,135 per annum full‑time equivalent, depending on experience.
Supporting 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
* 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
Responsibilities
* Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, further developing knowledge in areas not usually experienced in general practice or A&E.
* Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis of patients, and make timely decisions regarding future management.
* Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, supporting active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
* Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engage with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach.
* Deliver effective patient care, developing high levels of communication, identifying best practice, and undertaking appropriate clinical audit to improve outcomes.
* Inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team; 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 risk assessment and implement management strategies.
* Share and disseminate knowledge with all team members through development sessions, clinical governance meetings, or 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
* Competitive salary package within £114,763 – £125,135 per annum
* Part‑time role of 36 hours per week, with flexibility on working days and sessions subject to agreement
* Comprehensive induction and training programme
* Career development opportunities at regional and national level
* Access to a bespoke Learning Management System
* Supportive team culture and wellbeing initiatives
* Employee assistance helpline and financial support
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 background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values of treating patients with dignity, acting with integrity, embracing diversity and striving to do things better together.
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