Salaried GP - HMP Durham + £1500 Welcome Payment - ref. z3324423
Job overview
Salaried GP's specialising in care for people with substance misuse and men and women in prison and detained settings
Spectrum CIC are looking for passionate enthusiastic, values driven people to join our existing team of experienced GPs. We are open to people working part time or full time, face to face or virtual working from home or remotely
All of our posts attract all of the benefits of NHS employment including NHS pension and time served enhancements and we warmly welcome those who may have retired and are thinking about returning into a new challenge
Our doctors are all committed to delivering better health outcomes, tackling health inequalities, working with some of the most marginlised patients in the country
Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.
There is also opportunity to access a relocation package of up to £8,000
We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.
Main duties of the job
Prison healthcare
GPs play a crucial clinical leadership role in our prison primary healthcare teams. Previous experience of working in a jail, whilst desirable is not essential as full induction and training will be provided and there is round the clock access to experienced clinical supervision for new doctors who join our teams
Our GPs tell us that personal and professional attributes of compassion, empathy, fairness and multidisciplinary working, alongside a desire to deliver the highest quality and innovative care are the cornerstones of a successful working model
Line managed and supported by a Regional Lead GP, you will have access to continuing professional development in support of appraisal and revalidation through our GP forum. As a senior leader you will have access to a full induction and a range of ongoing professional support, coaching and development opportunities including Spectrum's own ILM accredited leadership and management programme.
Substance Misuse
You may already have a special interest in substance misuse, if not we will invest in you to help you attain the expertise and confidence, backed up by national accreditation to deliver a substance misuse extended role
Alternatively you may have an interest in research or in medical education where we can link you to opportunities through our Research and medical education departments.
Working for our organisation
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!- Access to NHS Pension
- Annual leave on your Birthday
- Welcome payment for some posts
- Refer a friend scheme
- Training and Development opportunities
- Flexible Working
- Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
- Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion please contact Katherine Jamieson Lead GP [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- UK recognised medical qualification
- Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas
- Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
- Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
- RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse
- Women’s health and wellbeing
- Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses
- Sexual health
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Primary care mental health
- Basic drug and alcohol awareness
- Chronic disease management
- Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
- Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
- Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy
- Dependant Forming Medications
- Understanding of principles & research
- Demonstrated breadth of knowledge in and outside this specialist area
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial management
- Up-to-date on new GP and pharmacy contracts