General Practitioner- Out of Hours - #1630169

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, Category B men's prison and young offenders institution based in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool in Merseyside. Ideal applicants would be experienced general practitioners who have previously prescribed for and supported patients with substance misuse needs. HMP Altcourse is a fast-paced environment where you will be working closely with a full multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care.

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This position is part-time, with hours on Saturday from 2pm-6pm (1 session). This session will be face-to-face on site with patients at HMP Altcourse.

Salary

You will receive an annual salary between £110,775 and £120,787 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.

Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and 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, providing opportunities to develop knowledge in areas you wouldn't usually experience within a practice or A&E environment.


• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients' requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.


• Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the 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

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


• 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.

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Employer Name: Practice Plus Group

Address: Brookfield Drive, Liverpool, L9 7LH

Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers