General Practitioner - Out of Hours

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We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Hewell, a category B remand prison based in Redditch, Worcestershire. HMP Hewell has a fast‑paced healthcare environment delivering care to males aged 21+, with a range of needs including substance misuse and long‑term conditions. Within this role you will work closely with senior nurses to deliver reception care which includes first‑night prescribing, discharge prescribing, urgent follow‑up for duty doctor, and substance‑misuse prescribing.

About The Role

Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and well respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. As a GP, your responsibilities will vary and offer opportunities for advanced learning in areas not commonly encountered in general practice or A&E.

Hours

• Monday 17:30 – 21:30
• Tuesday 17:30 – 21:30
• Friday 17:30 – 21:30
• Saturdays 13:00 – 17:00 or 14:00 – 18:00

This is a part‑time role working 16 hours per week.

Salary

You’ll receive an annual salary up to £124,320 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we will support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have a Legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver first‑class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, with opportunities to expand knowledge in novel areas.
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely decisions regarding patient management.
• Serve as a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team, while actively engaging in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for career growth and professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

What we’ll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group is committed to making a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments.

We look for caring, compassionate yet driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements

• 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
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake these qualifications

Secure environments are among the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you’re looking for a role to develop your existing skills and learn new ones every day in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

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