General practitioner post in the primary care team at HMP Dovegate, a category B remand prison, run by Practice Plus Group. The role covers reception, same-day urgent medication, duty doctor referrals, leavers' medication and substance misuse withdrawal programmes, working alongside the nursing team and non-medical prescribers. The post runs 24 hours a week, one Saturday in three on a three-week rolling rota, with patients who have long-term and complex needs. GMC registration and a place on the GP Performers List are required, with additional vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Respond to medical problems with diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral in line with guidelines
- Prescribe for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
- Provide clinical assessment and make timely decisions on future management
- Cover reception and urgent same-day medication support
- Handle duty doctor referrals
- Manage leavers' medication
- Work on substance misuse withdrawal programmes
- Provide medical leadership and expert advice to the wider healthcare team, working closely with nursing staff and non-medical prescribers
- Undertake clinical audit and clinical governance activities
- Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies
- Promote multidisciplinary discussion of complex case management, including results, letters and tasks
- Share knowledge through development sessions, governance meetings and case reviews
What’s required
Qualifications
- MBChB or MBBS
- RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or readiness to undertake them
Registration & licences
- GMC registration
- 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
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Support to grow in role and continue professional development
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Competency framework
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