Job summaryAre you a GP looking for a new challenge? Come and join our award-winning* clinical team at HMP Durham, as a Salaried GP caring for patients in prison. Prison healthcare is an intriguing and developing sub-speciality of General Practice with its own unique challenges and rewards.HMP Durham is a Category B Remand Prison in Durham City Centre. We have a large and friendly healthcare team, and are easily accessed by car, public transport or bike.Why work for Spectrum in prison healthcare?o 15 minute appointmentso Typically not more than 9 appointments per clinico Close team working with likeminded, dedicated individuals, including nursing team, drug and alcohol team, mental health team with psychiatry input, pharmacists, allied professionals and experienced advanced practitioners.o Support to progress your career, with opportunities including site Lead GP, Clinical Director and specialist roleso Family friendly, flexible hours (typically 08:30 - 16:30, Monday - Friday)o No home visits (allowing commuting by bike or public transport)o Training and development opportunities (Immediate Life Support, Substance Misuse, Alcohol, Coroner's court...)o Opportunities for flexible bank working at competitive rates on top of core hourso In-depth induction and ongoing supporto 10% of contracted hours for CPD with funding available for courses and trainingMain duties of the jobPrison healthcareGPs play a crucial clinical leadership role in our prison primary healthcare teams. Previous experience of working in a jail, whilst desirable is not essential as full induction and training will be provided and there is access to experienced clinical supervision for new doctors who join our teamsOur GPs tell us that personal and professional attributes of compassion, empathy, fairness and multidisciplinary working, alongside a desire to deliver the highest quality and innovative care are the cornerstones of a successful working model.Line managed and supported by a Clinical Director, and supported on site by a Lead GP, you will have a full induction into prison healthcare, as well as ongoing support and training/development opportunities.Our doctors are all committed to delivering better health outcomes, tackling health inequalities, working with some of the most marginalised patients in the country.Substance MisuseYou may already have a special interest in substance misuse, if not we offer funded training to develop your expertise in this area, and there may be opportunities to develop a special interest.Alternatively, you may have an interest in research or in medical education which we can work with you to develop.Working PatternsWe aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.About usBE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!Access to NHS PensionTime for you (Additional day off)Refer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 32 days annual leaveSpectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.Our MissionHolistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communitiesOur VisionQuality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.DetailsDate posted13 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeDoctor - otherSalary 100,000 to 105,999 a year per annum pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number847-RM-26-V1022Job locationsHMP DurhamOld ElvetDurhamDH1 3HUUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion please contact David Morris Lead GP HMP Durham david.morris@spectrum-cic.nhs.ukPlease note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.Up to 12 sessions available. (Full Time = 10 sessions)*HMP Durham - Spectrum Clinical Team of the Year 2026No Visa Sponsorship available. Job description Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion please contact David Morris Lead GP HMP Durham david.morris@spectrum-cic.nhs.ukPlease note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.Up to 12 sessions available. (Full Time = 10 sessions)*HMP Durham - Spectrum Clinical Team of the Year 2026No Visa Sponsorship available.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialUK recognised medical qualificationRecognised Certificate of Vocational TrainingEvidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areasDesirableHigher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experienceCurrent accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist areaRCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance MisuseWomen's health and wellbeingHarm minimisation and management of bloodborne virusesSexual health Knowledge EssentialPrimary care mental healthBasic drug and alcohol awarenessChronic disease managementUnderstanding of current health and social policy particularly offender healthUnderstanding of clinical risk management and governancePrinciples of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapyDependant Forming MedicationsDesirableUnderstanding of principles & researchDemonstrated breadth of knowledge in and outside this specialist areaUnderstanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial managementUp-to-date on new GP and pharmacy contracts Person Specification Qualifications EssentialUK recognised medical qualificationRecognised Certificate of Vocational TrainingEvidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areasDesirableHigher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experienceCurrent accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist areaRCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance MisuseWomen's health and wellbeingHarm minimisation and management of bloodborne virusesSexual health Knowledge EssentialPrimary care mental healthBasic drug and alcohol awarenessChronic disease managementUnderstanding of current health and social policy particularly offender healthUnderstanding of clinical risk management and governancePrinciples of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapyDependant Forming MedicationsDesirableUnderstanding of principles & researchDemonstrated breadth of knowledge in and outside this specialist areaUnderstanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial managementUp-to-date on new GP and pharmacy contractsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP DurhamOld ElvetDurhamDH1 3HUUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP DurhamOld ElvetDurhamDH1 3HUUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Salaried GP - HMP Durham employer: National Health Service
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