This part-time GP post sits within Primary Care at HMP Pentonville, where Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team delivers NHS services. The work covers diagnosis, prescribing and medication reviews, with Saturday reception clinics for new arrivals where same-day medicines, detox and acute needs are the focus. Saturdays only, 09:00 to 17:00, and many patients have complex needs after time out of healthcare. Fit depends on GMC registration, a GP performers list entry and substance misuse training.
What the job involves
- Respond to medical problems with diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral
- Prescribe, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
- Provide clinical assessment and make timely decisions on future management
- Handle same-day medication, leavers' medication, acute needs, and substance misuse detox and prescribing at Saturday receptions
- Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team
- Deliver patient care using clear communication, evidence-based practice and clinical audit
- Build collaborative working across the multidisciplinary team and embed clinical governance
- Lead multidisciplinary discussion of complex cases and manage results, letters and tasks
- Undertake clinical risk assessments and put management strategies in place
- Share knowledge through development sessions, governance meetings and case reviews
- Act as a specialist resource for patients and other healthcare staff, and take part in clinical governance and effectiveness work
Qualifications
- MBChB or MBBS
- RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to complete them
Registration & licences
- Inclusion on the GMC Register
- Inclusion on the GP Performers List
Experience
- Experience working as a GP in community general practice
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to work with patients who have a history of substance misuse
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Other
- Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
- Evidence of continuing professional development
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Support from the wider team
- Support to grow in role and continue professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
