General Practitioner

Care UK ,
Exeter, Devon
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

I help to make a difference 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… Situated in Exeter, HMP YOI Exeter is an adult/young offenders institution accepting males ages 18 and over; with an operational capacity of 550. It accepts all adult and young offenders committed to prison by the courts from Cornwall, Devon, Dorset & West Somerset. HMP YOI Exeter is situated in Exeter, Devon. Care UK is the Health in Justice Market leader, providing healthcare services to offenders across the country. Our model of care is our Wellbeing Approach – an integrated, comprehensive approach in recognition of the fact prisoners are a socially-excluded group with healthcare needs which are complex and often associated with poor outcomes. It adopts the premise no single health/wellbeing factor can be taken in isolation of other motivational issues which might impact a person’s care. Salary and benefits We recognise training and development is key, therefore we training centre to facilitate for 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. In this environment we appreciate flexibility around working hours hence we are willing to accommodate part time requests. We offer a competitive annual salary plus payment of MDU/MPS subscription and 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. What will you be doing? As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the 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 healthcare staff, patients and carers and have active involvement in clinical governance/effectiveness activities. It doesn’t end there; you will have a chance to 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. What we need from you? MBChB or MBBS qualified, you’ll be registered with the GMC and on a PCT Medical Performers List. RCGP1 part 1 is desirable. Additional Information This part-time role will be working 8 sessions per week. The salary for this role is £96,900 pro-rata. Please note that this role is subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of references, enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.