General Practitioner

Overview

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B remand prison based in Winchester, Hampshire. The prison houses around 706 patients. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, focused on receptions and supporting the new intake of patients. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team including SMS prescriber, ACP and other GPs.

• Wednesday 6pm-10pm
• Saturday 1pm-6pm

This position is part-time. You will receive an annual salary up to £131,157 per annum FTE depending on experience.

• 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

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
• Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with, having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways, including prescribing for patients and monitoring medications

We recognise training and development is key, therefore we provide a training portal to facilitate your needs and have an in-depth induction for all staff whether you have experience of working in prisons or not. You will gain insight into Mental Health and Substance Misuse, as well as the opportunity to work towards your RCGP level 2.

It doesnt 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

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re 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

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

• 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
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a role to develop skills and learn daily in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.

• Pay scheme:
  Other
• Salary:
  Depending on experience up to £131,157 per annum FTE
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Part-time
• Reference number: 12608-5
• Job locations:
  Winchester, Hampshire (Romsey Rd, SO22 5DF
  )

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Practice Plus Group

Address:
Romsey Rd, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5DF