General Practitioner - HMP Isle of Wight

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our team at HMP Isle of Wight. HMP Isle of Wight is a category B male training prison. Located on a small island, and is around 8 minutes from St Marys Hospital and 26 minutes away from Cowes Ferry Terminal. You will be working closely with the on site Lead GP, GPs and ANPs to deliver care to around 1100 patients. This role would suit a GP who is looking to delivery end to end care, a large proportion of the patients have long term conditions and polypharmacy needs including cardiac, diabetes and asthma care. There is specific admin time built into the role with around 60% of time being patients facing.

Hours

core hours of operation are 07:30 -17:30

Salary

This position is full time 40 hours a week and you will receive an annual salary up to £120,000 per annum depending on experience. We can also consider applicants who are looking for part time

Golden Hello

£3,000 (£1,000 in 6 months of service, £1,000 after 12 months and £1,000 after 24 months of service - conditions apply).

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course Competency framework Regional and national career development opportunities

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will

• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management
• Prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with having active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities. including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate in line with guidelines and pathways. Including prescribing for patients, regularly review medications and monitor repeat prescriptions We recognise training and development is key, therefore we provide a training portal to facilitate your needs as well as have an in-depth induction for all staff whether you have experience of working in prisons or not. You will gain insight into Mental Health and Substance Misuse, as well as the opportunity to work towards your RCGP level 2.

It doesnt stop there we also offer: 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. 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.

• 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
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake these 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.