Salaried GP - Health and Justice Services

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

The closing date is 17 December 2024

Job summary

The posts will be within HMP Wymott and HMP Garth in Leyland, Lancashire. The prisons are situated right next to each other on the same rural site near the village of Ulnes Walton.

HMP Wymott is a Category C men's prison with a capacity of approximately 1170 people, including those convicted of sexual offences.

HMP Garth is a Category B men's prison with a capacity of approximately 800 people, generally serving sentences of over 4 years.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

Respond to medical problems presented by patients residing within the custodial environment.

The role will include diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate, in line with national or local guidelines and pathways. This will include prescribing for patients, the review of medications and monitoring of repeat prescriptions.

Perform clinical and non-clinical administration tasks that are required for patient care, or to fulfil wider NHS or HMPPS requirements.

Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team.

Deliver effective patient care.

Undertake appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes.

Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, and ensure systems and processes are in place for managing results, letters, and tasks.

Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies to mitigate risks.

Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions, clinical governance meetings, clinical case reviews and informal discussion.

Advise operational NHS staff on medical manners and liaise with them to communicate medical priorities to HMPPS staff when necessary.

  • Attend and participate in Practice-level meetings.

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over7000members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,113 to £110,330 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-6343681-B

Job locations

HMP Wymott / HMP Garth

Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

PR26 8LW


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • Full GMC Registration

Eligibility

Essential

  • Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
  • Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
  • Ability to take a leadership role within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of assessing and treating patients with complex needs

Desirable

  • RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications
  • Familiarity with System-One
  • Prior experience of patients within the Health & Justice system.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Medical Degree
  • Full GMC Registration

Desirable

  • Full GMC Registration

Eligibility

Essential

  • Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
  • Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
  • Ability to take a leadership role within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience of assessing and treating patients with complex needs

Desirable

  • RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these qualifications
  • Familiarity with System-One
  • Prior experience of patients within the Health & Justice system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Wymott / HMP Garth

Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

PR26 8LW


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Wymott / HMP Garth

Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

PR26 8LW


Employer's website

https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Primary Care Physician for Health & Justice

Dr Aran Gillespie

aran.gillespie@gmmh.nhs.uk

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£73,113 to £110,330 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-MD-6343681-B

Job locations

HMP Wymott / HMP Garth

Ulnes Walton Lane

Leyland

PR26 8LW


Supporting documents

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