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Fixed Term Contract Salaried GP - HMP Buckley Hall
Spectrum Community Health CIC View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 847-RM-26-V942
Job summary
Spectrum CIC are looking for passionate enthusiastic, values driven people to join our existing team of experienced GPs. We are open to people working part time or full time, face to face.
All of our posts attract all of the benefits of NHS employment including NHS pension and time served enhancements and we warmly welcome those who may have retired and are thinking about returning into a new challenge
Our doctors are all committed to delivering better health outcomes, tackling health inequalities, working with some of the most marginlised patients in the country
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
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
Alternatively you may have an interest in research or in medical education where we can link you to opportunities through our Research and medical education departments.
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 programme
- 32 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
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.
Details
Date posted
11 August 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£100,000 to £105,999 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
847-RM-26-V942
Job locations
HMP Buckley Hall
Rochdale
OL12 9DP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Joanne Townley [email protected]
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Joanne Townley [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCGP CCT
- Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training or equivalent JCTGP
- On a National Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas
Desirable
- Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
- RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse
- Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Primary care and mental health
- Chronic disease management
- Basic drug and alcohol awareness
- Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
- Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
- Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy
- Understanding of the issues associated with and arising from the prescribing of Dependence Forming Medications
Desirable
- Understanding of principles & research
- Sexual health
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial management
- Women's health and wellbeing
- Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCGP CCT
- Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training or equivalent JCTGP
- On a National Medical Performers List
- Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas
Desirable
- Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
- RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse
- Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
Knowledge
Essential
- Primary care and mental health
- Chronic disease management
- Basic drug and alcohol awareness
- Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
- Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
- Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy
- Understanding of the issues associated with and arising from the prescribing of Dependence Forming Medications
Desirable
- Understanding of principles & research
- Sexual health
- Understanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial management
- Women's health and wellbeing
- Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses
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).
Additional information
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 Buckley Hall
Rochdale
OL12 9DP
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address
HMP Buckley Hall
Rochdale
OL12 9DP
United Kingdom