General Practitioner - Out Of Hours Team in Lewes, East Sussex

Job Title: General Practitioner – Out of Hours Team
Specialism: Prison Healthcare
Location: Lewes, UK
Salary: Up to £134,680 per annum
Type: Permanent, Part Time

General Practitioner within the Out of Hours Team in Prison Healthcare at HMP Lewes, earning up to £134,680 per annum. This part-time opportunity offers 14 hours per week within a unique and rewarding custodial healthcare environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high-quality healthcare services to a diverse patient population while gaining exposure to complex and varied clinical presentations rarely encountered in traditional primary care settings.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time: Enjoy a flexible 14-hour working week, supporting an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive Salary: Earn up to £134,680 per annum depending on experience.
• Career Development: Access ongoing training, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
• Employee Benefits: Enjoy discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Wellbeing Support: Access a 24/7 employee assistance programme and financial support resources.
• Unique Clinical Experience: Develop expertise within a challenging and highly rewarding prison healthcare environment.

What you will do

• Clinical Assessment: Provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a diverse patient population.
• Patient Care: Deliver high-quality primary care services within a secure custodial setting.
• Decision Making: Make timely and effective clinical decisions to support positive patient outcomes.
• Multidisciplinary Working: Collaborate closely with mental health professionals, substance misuse teams, and wider healthcare colleagues.
• Healthcare Admissions: Contribute to the assessment and healthcare planning of newly admitted patients.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a specialist resource for the healthcare team, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Clinical Governance: Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and governance activities.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning to enhance both clinical and specialist practice.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Medical Qualification: MBChB, MBBS, or equivalent recognised medical degree.
• GMC Registration: Full registration with the General Medical Council.
• GP Performers List: Inclusion on the GP Performers List is essential.
• Experience: Previous experience within community general practice.
• Substance Misuse Knowledge: Experience working with substance misuse presentations is essential.
• RCGP Qualifications: RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2 is desirable, or willingness to obtain these qualifications.
• Communication Skills: Excellent clinical, communication, and decision-making abilities.
• Compassionate Approach: Commitment to delivering inclusive, patient-centred healthcare.

Why Lewes

Lewes is a charming and historic town nestled in the heart of East Sussex. Known for its rich heritage, vibrant cultural scene, and stunning countryside surroundings, it offers a fantastic quality of life. With easy access to the South Downs National Park, independent shops, excellent restaurants, and strong transport links, Lewes provides the perfect balance between professional fulfilment and personal wellbeing.

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