We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Healthcare team at HMP Sudbury, a category D prison near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The prison supports around 660 male patients with complex physical health and low-level mental health needs. In this role you will be completing referrals to hospital and external services for patients reintegrating back into the community.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours
24 hours / 6 sessions per week – Working: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00–16:30 or 09:00–17:30
Salary
This is a part‑time role with a salary of up to £135,716 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How we will 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 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.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, further developing your knowledge in areas normally not experienced within a practice or A&E environment.
* Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely decisions regarding future management.
* Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team and maintain active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
Career development and 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
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 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 embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
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
Job description and responsibilities
As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate inline with guidelines and pathways. This includes prescribing for patients, regularly reviewing medications and monitoring repeat prescriptions.
* Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team, engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach.
* Deliver effective patient care by 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
20 Ashbourne Rd, Oaks Green, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 5HW
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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