About this role
Job summary
Spectrum CIC are looking for passionate enthusiastic, values driven people to join our staff bank as a qualified GP.
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
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
Desirable to hold RCGP certificate in Substance Misuse Part 1 or a willingness to obtain this.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team!
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative staff bank.
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!
Free car parking at some sites Enhanced bank rates Flexibility Free DBS checks Holiday pay Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to hours worked) NHS and Blue Light discounts Regional work Onsite gym available at some sites Opportunity to join substantive employment. We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information regarding the advertised role please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
UK recognised medical qualification Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training Evidence 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 and 2 - Substance Misuse Women's health and wellbeing Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses Sexual health
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 Dependant Forming Medications
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 HMP Haverigg
North Lane
Millom
LA18 4NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)