Role overview

General Practitioner to join the Primary Care team at HMP Thameside. HMP Thameside is a category B remand prison located in South East London. The prison houses around 1,232 patients with needs including substance misuse and mental health. The role is in a busy healthcare environment where no two days are the same. Ideal applicants will have experience with substance misuse prescribing and an interest in delivering training and development for junior prescribing staff.Hours and compensation

Hours: Monday 9am-5pm; Wednesday 9am-5pm.Salary: up to £130,000 FTE per annum depending on experience.How we will support you

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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.What you''ll be doing

Our General Practitioners are highly valued and operate as respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. Your responsibilities will vary, and you will:Deliver first-class healthcare to a diverse group of patients and develop knowledge in areas not usually experienced within a practice or AandE environmentProvide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient requirements and make timely decisions regarding future managementProvide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team on site, while engaging with patients and contributing to clinical governance and effectiveness activitiesQualifications required

MBChB or MBBSInclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers ListEvidence of engagement with annual appraisalExperience working as a General Practitioner in community general practiceEvidence of continuing professional developmentAbility to work with patients with a history of substance misuseRCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake these qualificationsBenefits and additional information

Discounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when neededPractice Plus Group is the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, and we are committed to unlocking your best work life while delivering high-quality care.

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