Salaried General Practitioner - HMP Forest Bank with £1500 Welcome Bonus

About Spectrum Community Health CIC

Spectrum Community Health CIC is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to alleviating health disparities and enhancing health outcomes for the most vulnerable populations in the community. Our organization values patient-centered care and strives for measurable impact through compassionate healthcare delivery.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a salaried General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary team (MDT) at HMP Forest Bank. The team includes diverse healthcare professionals such as mental health practitioners, pharmacists, and advanced nurse practitioners, collaboratively delivering primary care within the prison environment. Each clinical session includes eight face-to-face appointments, each lasting 15 minutes, with patient presentations comparable to community primary care. Our goal is to ensure 'equivalence of care' for all patients in this setting.

While previous experience in prison healthcare is advantageous, it is not mandatory as comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates will be passionate about addressing health inequalities, empathetic towards patients, and thrive in MDT settings. Leadership skills and adaptability to a unique, fast-paced primary care context are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face clinical services including medical components of prison reception assessments, scheduled, unscheduled, and emergency care for both inpatient and segregation units.
• Conduct thorough clinical evaluations and develop differential diagnoses along with effective management plans.
• Prescribe medications and assess pharmacological treatments responsibly.
• Order, interpret, and utilize clinical investigations appropriately.
• Refer patients to specialists and secondary care when necessary and ensure proper follow-up.
• Offer information, guidance, and support to facilitate informed patient choices regarding ongoing care.
• Monitor chronic diseases per NICE guidelines and local policies.
• Administer suitable end-of-life care under supervision from palliative care experts.
• Maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge to address complex health needs of vulnerable prisoners, focusing on substance misuse and offender health in secure settings.
• Note: Psychiatric evaluation and management of serious mental illness are managed by specialist mental health providers.

Additonal Information

GPs are also expected to provide reception cover from 5 pm to 9 pm, Monday to Friday (subject to discussion).

Benefits and Perks

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
• Annual leave granted on your birthday
• Welcome payment available for certain posts
• Refer a friend incentive program
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and health and wellbeing initiatives
• Up to 33 days of annual leave

About the Organization

Spectrum Community Health CIC delivers award-winning health services on behalf of the NHS, local authorities, and partners, focusing on substance misuse, sexual health, and health-related justice services. As a social enterprise guided by its values, Spectrum prioritizes person-centered care for patients, service users, and staff. Our vision is to provide impactful quality healthcare to all individuals irrespective of their circumstances while continuing to expand responsibly without compromising service quality or social impact.

Contact for Further Information

For more details or informal discussions, please contact:
Dr. Jo Thomas, Associate Medical Director