Salaried General Practitioner

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, United Kingdom Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Full time

Job Reference: 001-MP014.24-A - please use this to apply on Trac

An exciting opportunity is available for GP/GPs to join the prison healthcare team at HMP Cardiff. 1 sessions available fixed term until 31 March 2025 initially. These sessions will be worked on a Friday, with an additional requirement to provide input into the coverage of a Saturday afternoon session on a rotation basis (1:5 rota) with other GPs.

If you are looking for a varied and challenging role within this unique area of healthcare, then look no further.

As a prison GP and working as part of a skilled and committed Multi-Disciplinary Team, you will be enthused by the real opportunity to make a difference to the men who will be accessing healthcare with a wide range of chronic mental and physical health problems, including substance misuse problems.

About the prison

HMP Cardiff is a category B remand prison, with an operational capacity of around 780 located in the centre of Cardiff, with good transport links.

The Prison receives men from all parts of the UK.

Healthcare provision within HMP Cardiff includes a 22 bedded Healthcare Unit. The Healthcare Team includes GPs, Registered Nurses, Mental Health Trained Practitioners, Substance Misuse Nurse, Pharmacists, Admin Staff. There are also services provide by Psychiatry, Sexual Health, Optometry and Dentistry on an in-reach basis.

Main duties of the job

Working as part of the Multidisciplinary Team, you will provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients that will inform their future management and care plans. You will have a chance to become actively involved in audit, teaching and training as well as the management of substance misuse, mental health and blood borne viruses and you will also have the opportunity to develop skills to provide a highly specialist resource to other healthcare staff. You will also be key to the further development of service to ensure we evolve to the changing needs of our patients.

You will need to be a registered GP, included on a Medical Performers List.

A background in one of the following areas would be advantageous Communicable Diseases, Emergency Medicine,Minor Surgery, Psychiatry, Substance Misuse, Trauma and Orthopaedics. The RCGP Part 2 certificate in substance misuse would also be advantageous, however, if you are new to this field, youwill be fully supported to develop into this role through a period of induction and training.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is Caring for People, Keeping People Well and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job description
Job responsibilities

To provide general medical services to people in HMP Cardiff including:

Clinical patient assessment Medication review and management Referral to relevant health care services Management of both chronic and acute health condition

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification
English
Essential

Entry on the GP Register Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in General Practice / Certificate Confirming Eligibility for General Practice Registration (CEGPR), or equivalent Included on Welsh Medical Performers List Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.) MRCGP Substance Misuse part 1 and 2 course

English
Essential

Willing and able to contribute on a rotational basis to cover the Saturday afternoon reception clinic

English
Essential

Experience of working as a General Practitioner Experience of and/or willingness to provide mentoring and support to alternative Clinicians

Desirable

Experience of working in the prison setting Experience of working with patients with a history of substance misuse Experience of working with patients with Mental Health A& E experience Experience working with homeless

English
Essential

Proven ability to handle a busy and varied primary care caseload and respond flexibly to workload fluctuations Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process Good IT proficiency Good IT proficiency Ability to develop and sustain relationships with a wide range of individuals and within groups Ability to work across Ability to draft letters, reports and protocols in a timely manner

Desirable

Audit Teaching / Training experience Research interests relevant to the specialty

English
Essential

Motivated and efficient Flexible approach Commitment to learn and best practice Show empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough.

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

001-MP014.24-B

 


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