Lead General Practitioner - HMP Stafford

Break into prison healthcare!

Have you ever thought about working within the prison environment?

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding role with career development? Then look no further…

We have an opportunity for a Lead General Practitioner to work with us at HMP Stafford on a permanent basis working 24 hours per week (6 sessions).

HM Prison Stafford is a Category C men's prison, located in Stafford.

So what can we offer?

We recognise training and development is key, therefore we try to ensure that we can facilitate your needs. You will gain insight and training in Mental Health and Substance Misuse.

If you are new to offender health, we will create a suitable induction package to ensure you are equipped for this exciting role.

We offer a competitive annual salary plus various other benefits and study leave for CPD days. Furthermore, should you wish there are plenty of opportunities for extra shifts and overtime.

We also offer company benefits and schemes including company contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays, staff well-being, access to bank hours, cycle to work scheme.

Relocation to be considered for permanent employees. This can be discussed at interview stage.

About the Job:

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the Lead General Practitioner will provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management. You will also provide a highly specialist resource to other general practitioners, healthcare staff, patients and carers and have active involvement in clinical governance/effectiveness activities.

It doesn’t end there; you will become actively involved in audit, teaching and training (management of substance misuse and/or blood borne viruses) as well as helping us to adapt the service to the ever-changing needs of the patients.

The Job Requirements

MBChB or MBBS qualified, you’ll be registered with the GMC and on a PCT Medical Performers List. RCGP1 part 1 is desirable.

Further Job Information

This permanent salaried post working 24 hours per week at £110,000 per annum. (pro rata)

Please note that this role is subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of references, enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.