Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for aGeneral Practitionerto join ourPrimary Careteam atHMP Eastwood Park, a female prison based in South Gloucestershire.

This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference to your patients, with the flexibility of working 16 hours per week, where you can manage your own appointments, and deliver leadership to the healthcare team.Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and are well respected members of the Prison Healthcare community.

Hours

This is a part time role, working 16 hours per week over 2 days. Days and shifts will be discussed at interview.

Salary

For this part time role,youll receive an annual salary up to 120000per 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As aGeneral Practitioneryour responsibilities will vary. You will

• Assess patients face to face, responding to their medical issues, including diagnosis, investigation and treatment
• Regularly review medications, and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team

If you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

As our new GP, you will have:

• MBChB or MBBS
• Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
• 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 youre 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.