Overview
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We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcare team at HMP Kirkham in Lancashire. HMP Kirkham is one of the largest category D prisons in England, supporting around 700 men who are nearing the end of their sentences and participating in education and work placements to support integration back into the community.
Our General Practitioners work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including an ANP and NMP, to deliver high quality healthcare and prescribing services. You will work with patients who have a range of needs including long-term conditions, substance misuse, and acute physical and mental health concerns.
Hours
1 day/2 sessions per week to be worked between Monday and Friday.
Salary
This position is part time, with an annual salary between £103,600 and £124,320 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.
What you'll be doing
Our General Practitioners are highly valued members of the Prison Healthcare team. As a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and further develop knowledge in areas you may not typically experience within a practice or A&E environment
* Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patientsâ requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
* Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team on site and to patients, with involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities
If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of internal and external opportunities for development and learning.
It Doesn’t Stop There… We Also 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
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 challenging and rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.
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