UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our healthcareteam at Derwentside IRC. Derwentside IRC is an Immigration Removal Centre based in Consett, County Durham. The site supports up to 80 women aged 18+ with primary care, mental health and substance misuse service. GP sessions are similar to those in community and focus mainly on acute needs with a holistic and trauma informed approach.
Dr Alex Griffiths on working as a GP for Health in Justice
Hours
Our service operates 7 days a week (Mon - Sun).
- AM: 08:00 - 12:00
- PM: 13:00 - 17:00
This is a part-time working 28 hours per week (7 x 4-hour sessions).
The sessions can be worked flexibly (though ideally on a Tues and Thurs) on a rota, such as 3.5 full days or spread across 4-5 days.
Salary
You’ll receive an annual salary up to £125,000per 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.
Whatyou'llbedoing:
OurGeneralPractitionersareextremelyvaluedandarewellrespectedmembersofthePrisonHealthcarecommunity,asaGeneralPractitioner,yourresponsibilitieswillvary.Youwill
- Deliverfirstclasshealthcaretoadiversegroupofpatients,andthereforeasaGeneralPractitioneratPracticePlusGroupyougettheopportunitytofurtherdevelopyourknowledgeinareasyouwouldn’tusuallyexperiencewithinapractice,orevenA&Eenvironment.
- Provideclinicalassessmentanddiagnosistopatient’srequirementsandmaketimelydecisionsregardingfuturemanagement.
- Provideahighlyspecialistresourcetoothermembersofthehealthcareteamatsite,aswellasthepatientsyouworkwithhavingactiveinvolvementinclinicalgovernanceandeffectivenessactivities.
Ifyouareinterestedincareerdevelopment,wehaveawiderangeofopportunitiesforyoutodevelopyourskillsandexperience,whichincludebothinternalandexternaloptionsfordevelopmentandlearning.
Itdoesn’tstopthere…wealsooffer:
- DiscountsonshoppingandleisureactivitiesSupporttogrowinyourroleandcontinueyourprofessionaldevelopment24/7employeeassistancehelplineandfinancialassistancewhenyouneedit
Whatwe’lllookforinyou:
TheHealthinJusticeteamatPracticePlusGroupmakesarealdifferenceacrossover53prisons,youngoffendersandimmigrationremovalcentres.We’retheUK’sleadingindependentproviderofNHSservicestoover40,000patientsinsecureenvironments,alwaysputtingtheirneedsfirst,regardlessoftheirbackground.
PracticePlusGroup’spurposeistoUnlockyourbestworklifeandwestandbyourcorevalues:
- wetreatpatientsandeachotheraswewouldliketobetreated
- weactwithintegrity
- weembracediversity
- westrivetodothingsbettertogether
Wearelookingforcaring,compassionatebutalsodrivenprofessionalswhocanhelpusdriveourvisionforafairandinclusivehealthcareaccesstoall.
Qualificationsrequired
- MBChBorMBBSInclusionontheGMCRegisterandGPPerformersList
- Evidenceofengagementwithannualappraisal
- ExperienceworkingasaGeneralPractitionerincommunitygeneralpractice
- Evidenceofcontinuingprofessionaldevelopment
- Abilitytoworkwithpatientswithahistoryofsubstancemisuse
- RCGPCertificateinSubstanceMisuse1and2,orpreparedtoundertakethesequalifications
Secureenvironmentsareoneofthemostchallenging,yetrewardingplacesforhealthcareprofessionalstowork.Ifyou’relookingforarolewhereyoucandevelopyourexistinghealthcareskillsandlearnsomethingneweverydayinanenvironmentthatneverstandsstill,thenthiscouldbetherightopportunityforyou.
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General Practitioner in North East employer: Health In Justice
Health In Justice, part of Practice Plus Group, is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With flexible working hours and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated multi-disciplinary team while enjoying bespoke induction and continuous professional development. Working at HMP Wealstun not only allows for meaningful engagement with patients but also offers a unique chance to contribute to service development in a dynamic environment.
