Overview
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 with integration back into the community. Within this role you will be working closely with our 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. Hours: 1 day / 2 sessions per week to be worked between Monday to Friday. Our General Practitioners are highly valued and are well-respected members of the Prison Healthcare community, and as a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary.
Responsibilities
* Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, and develop knowledge in areas you wouldn usually experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
* 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 on site, as well as the patients you work with having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
* Contribute to career development opportunities; participate in internal and external development and learning options.
Benefits / Development
* 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.
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.
About Practice Plus Group
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We the UKs 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 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.
Position details
This position is part time. Salary range between £103,600 and £124,320 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
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