Practice Plus Group
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a female closed prison based in Derby.
HMP Foston Hall houses around 300 patients aged between 18 and 75 years. In this role you will deliver general practice clinics to support long‑term conditions and acute needs. Applicants must be a specialist in female health and have competencies in the insertion and removal of LARCs.
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours: 2 days per week, either Monday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Friday.
Salary
This position is part time. You will receive an annual salary up to £135,716 per year 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.
Main duties of the job Our General Practitioners are valued and respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. As a General Practitioner at Practice Plus Group you will:
Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and gain experience in areas you would not normally encounter within a practice or even an A&E environment.
Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients, make timely decisions regarding future management.
Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site and to the patients you work with.
Involve in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
If you are interested in career development, we offer internal and external learning opportunities and:
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
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. 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 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
Qualifications required
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
Job description Job responsibilities As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate inline with guidelines and pathways. You will prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.
You will provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach.
You will deliver effective patient care, develop high levels of communication with patients, identify and utilise evidence‑based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. You will undertake appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes.
You will inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day‑to‑day practice.
You will promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes are in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. You will undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks.
You will share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews.
Person Specification UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5DN
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
£124,320 to £135,716 a year, up to £135,716 per annum FTE depending on experience
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HMP Foston Hall houses around 300 patients aged between 18 and 75 years. In this role you will deliver general practice clinics to support long‑term conditions and acute needs. Applicants must be a specialist in female health and have competencies in the insertion and removal of LARCs.
Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours: 2 days per week, either Monday and Wednesday or Wednesday and Friday.
Salary
This position is part time. You will receive an annual salary up to £135,716 per year 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.
Main duties of the job Our General Practitioners are valued and respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. As a General Practitioner at Practice Plus Group you will:
Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and gain experience in areas you would not normally encounter within a practice or even an A&E environment.
Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients, make timely decisions regarding future management.
Act as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site and to the patients you work with.
Involve in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
If you are interested in career development, we offer internal and external learning opportunities and:
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
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. 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 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
Qualifications required
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
Job description Job responsibilities As a GP you will respond to medical problems presented by patients, including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate inline with guidelines and pathways. You will prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions.
You will provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team; engaging with the Practice Plus Group wellbeing approach.
You will deliver effective patient care, develop high levels of communication with patients, identify and utilise evidence‑based best practice through benchmarking and clinical guidelines. You will undertake appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes.
You will inspire and develop positive collaborative working relationships across the multidisciplinary team, working with the wider team to ensure effective clinical governance is incorporated into day‑to‑day practice.
You will promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, ensuring systems and processes are in place for managing results, letters, and tasks. You will undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies for risks.
You will share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions and clinical governance meetings or clinical case reviews.
Person Specification UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Foston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5DN
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
£124,320 to £135,716 a year, up to £135,716 per annum FTE depending on experience
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