Bank GP - HMP Durham inDurham inDurham PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

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Spectrum Community Health CIC rlimEmGG

Spectrum Community Health CIC is seeking qualified General Practitioners (GPs) to join their staff bank at HMP Durham. The role involves collaborating with local GP colleagues, leadership, and site stakeholders to enhance integrated primary care delivery within the prison healthcare system. While prior experience in a prison setting is advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive induction and ongoing clinical supervision will be provided. The ideal candidate should embody compassion, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality care, amidst a multidisciplinary team framework.

As a GP, you will be supported by a Regional Lead GP and will have opportunities for continued professional development, including training in substance misuse if needed. Spectrum also offers leadership and management training through their accredited programmes. The role is pivotal in providing clinical leadership within the primary healthcare teams in the prison environment, ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered to the population served.

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.

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

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Working as a Bank General Practitioner (GP) in the UK requires a combination of medical qualifications, skills, and personal attributes. Here are the key skills and qualifications you'll need:

Essential Qualifications:

1. Medical Degree: You must have a medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent) recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC) in the UK.

2. GMC Registration: You must be registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice medicine in the UK.

3. GP Training: Completion of a GP Specialty Training Programme (usually a 3-year program) leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).

4. Further Certifications: Additional certifications might be required for specific areas such as advanced life support or specific procedures.

Key Skills:

1. Clinical Skills: Strong medical knowledge and the ability to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions are crucial.

2. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients and collaborating with other healthcare professionals.

3. Interpersonal Skills: Empathy, compassion, and the ability to build rapport with patients are important for effective patient interactions.

4. Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

5. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to make informed decisions and manage complex patient cases.

6. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in different settings and adapt to varying patient needs and organizational cultures.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers, including nurses, specialists, and administrative staff.

8. IT Skills: Proficiency in using electronic health records and practice management software is increasingly important.

9. Understanding of Healthcare Policies: Knowledge of NHS policies and procedures is beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

1. Resilience: The ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of working in healthcare.

2. Ethical Judgement: Strong understanding of medical ethics and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

3. Professionalism: Maintaining a high standard of professionalism and attending continuous professional development (CPD) courses to keep up-to-date with medical advancements.

Other Considerations:

- Bank Work Arrangements: Being a bank GP typically means working on an as-needed basis, which may require flexibility in your schedule and willingness to work at short notice.

- Experience: Practical experience in various medical settings and specialties can be beneficial.

Bank GP - HMP Durham inDurham inDurham PUBLISHED FRI 25 OCT 2024

Spectrum Community Health CIC rlimEmGG

About us For further information regarding the advertised role please see attached job description and person specification.

About us
For further information regarding the advertised role please see attached job description and person specification.