About this role
Job summary
We have opportunities for General Practitioners to join our staff bank at Spectrum Community Health within one of our North West Secure Environments.
There are a variety of flexible bank shifts available.
Working with local GP colleagues, and senior GP Leaders within Spectrum, Head of Healthcare and other site stakeholders to work collaboratively to support the development and embedding of robust integrated primary care models of care delivery at site.
Main duties of the job
You will have the support of a highly skilled partnership of allied professionals forming an expert multidisciplinary team. Key partners and stakeholders will include Nursing, Substance Misuse, Pharmacy, Mental Health, Psychosocial Recovery Services, Palliative Care, Remote Clinical Care Team, and Quality Leads.
Our North West Secure Sites consist of:
HMP Preston HMP Kirkham HMP Lancaster Farms HMP Haverigg HMP Forest Bank HMP Hindley HMP Buckley Hall HMP Liverpool HMP Styal
About us
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 leav 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on joining the bank with Spectrum, please contact Dr Tracey Hopwood, Regional Lead GP North East.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
UK recognised medical qualification Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training Education of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas
Desirable
Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area RCGP Certificate Part 1 Substance Misuse Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses Sexual health Specialist Substance Misuse
Knowledge Essential
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
Desirable
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
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 Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address North West Secure Sites
North West England
WF1 5RH
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)