At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver first-class healthcare to diverse patients and support their reintegration into the community.
- Company: Join a leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, discounts on shopping, and 24/7 support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your skills in a unique environment.
- Qualifications: MBChB or MBBS, GMC registration, and experience as a General Practitioner.
The predicted salary is between 125000 - 125000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank General Practitioner to join our Healthcare team at HMP Sudbury, a category D prison near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. This prison supports around 660 male patients, many of whom have complex physical health and low level mental health needs. As part of this role, you will be completing referrals to hospital and external services for patients who are reintegrating back into the community. Ideal applicants would also have experience supporting patients with substance misuse needs.
Hours: Monday: 08:30-17:00. This is a part-time role working 8 hours or 2 sessions per week.
Salary: This is a part-time role, with a salary of up to £125,000 per annum FTE depending on experience.
How will we 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 extremely valued and are well-respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. As a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
- Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, further developing your knowledge in areas you wouldn’t usually experience within a practice or even A&E environment.
- Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
- 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.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options 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
What we’ll look for in you:
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.
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
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
General Practitioner in Compton employer: Health In Justice
At Practice Plus Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our General Practitioners a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients within HMP Sudbury. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through tailored training and development programmes, while our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits, including discounts on leisure activities and a 24/7 assistance helpline. Join us in a role that not only enhances your clinical skills but also allows you to contribute to a fair and inclusive healthcare system.
