General Practitioner

Job description

Job responsibilities

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs

Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP)to join our busy healthcare team within a secure environment. The role involves delivering high-quality care services to a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within a fast paced environment

Provide support including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.

Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers

Foster relationships between staff, the Operator and local community

Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.

Work collaboratively with a number of healthcare professionals

Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.

Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.

Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

Work flexibly to achieve high quality care

Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post

Requirements:

Essential:

Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.

Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership within a fast-paced team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
• Effective team leader

Desirable:

Experience working in acute or emergency care

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Benefits:

Pension salary scheme available

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.

Access to perks at work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK

Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

Experience

Essential

• Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership within a fast-paced team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
• Effective team leader

Desirable

• Experience working in acute or emergency care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

Manston Road

Manston

Ramsgate

Kent

CT12 5BS

Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)