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General Practitioner - HMP Highpoint

Employer
Care UK
Location
Newmarket, Suffolk
Salary
Competitive with benefits
Closing date
23 Nov 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
Function
Salaried GP
Sector
Secure Health

Job Details

Break into prison healthcare!

HMP Highpoint is a Category C Prison based in Newmarket, Suffolk.  The prison has an operational capacity of 1325 in separate units offering single and double cell accommodation and two primary care centres.

Alongside providing healthcare for minor injuries and illnesses, the prison also addresses and treats health conditions relating to substance misuse and also continuing treatment for chronic illnesses such as diabetes.

The site currently has requirement for a General Practitioner to work alongside the current team of enthusiastic GPs, RGN’s, RMN’s and HCAs providing ongoing treatment to patients within the prison.

What will you be doing?

As a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, the General Practitioner will provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patient’s requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management. You will also provide a highly specialist resource to other healthcare staff, patients and carers and have active involvement in clinical governance/effectiveness activities.

It doesn’t end there; you will have a chance to become actively involved in audit, teaching and training (management of substance misuse and/or blood borne viruses) as well as helping us to adapt the service to the ever-changing needs of the patients.

Further Information

Currently the requirement is for 36 hours across the week, working 0830-1700 as well as a Saturday morning emergency GP session 9am-12pm although this can be flexible if required.

The salary for this post is £96,960 per annum, and will include a benefits package if you come on board as a salaried member of the team.

Please note that this role is subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references, enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.

Company

Care UK is a leading independent provider of health and social care services. Working in close partnership with Local Authorities and Primary Care Trusts, we provide care and support for older people as well as a range of health care services. These services include the operation of NHS Walk-in centres, GP surgeries and treatment centre and the provision of a range of specialist care and children’s services.

For more information, visit our corporate website: www.careukhealthcare.com

Company info
Website
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Care UK
Telephone
0118 952 1900
Location
Hawker House
5-6 Napier Court
Napier Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 8BW
GB

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