Salaried GP – Health and Justice Services

Job title:

Salaried GP – Health and Justice Services

Company

British Medical Journal

Job description

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 jobClinical DutiesRespond 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 usGreater 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.Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor 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.

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Expected salary

£73113 – 110330 per year

Location

Leyland, Lancashire

Job date

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 05:22:06 GMT

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