Job summary

Sessional GP's specialising in care for people with substance misuse and men and women in prison and detained settings

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
• Time for you (additional day off)
• 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 32 days annual leave

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.

Details

Date posted

02 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£100,000 to £105,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-V992-A

Job locations

HMP Frankland

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Hopwood at: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Hopwood at: [email protected]

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

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).

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 Frankland

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Frankland

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Please note this role will be based for sites within the North East Prisons.

Spectrum is a not-for-profit CIC committed to reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for the most disadvantaged within our community. We are a values-based company with the patient at the heart of what we do. We aim to achieve quantifiable impact and are looking for GPs who are committed to our cause to join us. We are looking for a Bank GP to join our MDT consisting of a variety of allied healthcare professionals (mental health workers, pharmacists, ANPs etc.) to deliver a primary care clinic within the NE prisons. Available sessions may be offered at HMP Northumberland, HMP Durham, HMP Frankland, HMP Low Newton, HMP Deerbolt, HMP Kirklevington Grange, and HMP Holme House. A session consists of 8 appointments (15 mins long) and are face to face. Presentations are as with community primary care as we are aiming to deliver 'equivalence of care' within our clinics. No prior prison experience is required as you will given the training required for the role although prior experience is preferable. Are you the right fit for this role? The GP most suited to this role is someone passionate about reducing health inequalities, empathetic, and enjoys working within an MDT. You will need leadership qualities and ready to explore a different, lesser known but more paced form of primary care.

Main duties of the job

GP's may also have the opportunity to provide reception cover from 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday (to be discussed).

The post holder will provide face-to-face clinical services including the medical component of prison reception assessment care, appointed, unscheduled and emergency care services to inpatient and segregation unit. Clinical services will include the following core responsibilities: Full clinical assessment of patients; Ability to formulate differential diagnosis and management plans; Pharmacological assessment and prescribing; Request and interpretation of clinical investigations; Appropriate referral on and follow up to other specialist areas and secondary care services; Information and advice and facilitation of informed choice for ongoing treatment and care; Medical assessment and monitoring of chronic diseases in accordance with NICE guidance and local clinical policy; Appropriate end of life care under clinical supervision from palliative care specialist services where needed. All GPs are expected to have an up to date working knowledge of the underpinning evidence base and clinical capabilities needed to formulate robust care plans to meet the full range of complex health needs of vulnerable groups with an emphasis on the substance misuse and offender health delivered in the secure environment setting. Psychiatric assessment, will be the responsibility of the specialist mental health provider.

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
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

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 summary

Sessional GP's specialising in care for people with substance misuse and men and women in prison and detained settings

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
• Time for you (additional day off)
• 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 leave

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.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£100,000 to £105,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-V992

Job locations

HMP Frankland

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Hopwood at: [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Hopwood at: [email protected]

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

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).

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 Frankland

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Frankland

Durham

DH1 5YA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Spectrum is a not-for-profit CIC committed to reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for the most disadvantaged within our community. We are a values-based company with the patient at the heart of what we do. We aim to achieve quantifiable impact and are looking for GPs who are committed to our cause to join us. We are looking for a salaried GP to join our MDT consisting of a variety of allied healthcare professionals (mental health workers, pharmacists, ANPs etc.) to deliver a primary care clinic within HMP Forest Bank. A session consists of 8 appointments (15 mins long) and are face to face. Presentations are as with community primary care as we are aiming to deliver 'equivalence of care' within our clinics. No prior prison experience is required as you will given the training required for the role although prior experience is preferable. Are you the right fit for this role? The GP most suited to this role is someone passionate about reducing health inequalities, empathetic, and enjoys working within an MDT. You will need leadership qualities and ready to explore a different, lesser known but more paced form of primary care.

Main duties of the job

GP's are required to provide reception cover from 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday (to be discussed).

The post holder will provide face-to-face clinical services including the medical component of prison reception assessment care, appointed, unscheduled and emergency care services to inpatient and segregation unit. Clinical services will include the following core responsibilities: Full clinical assessment of patients; Ability to formulate differential diagnosis and management plans; Pharmacological assessment and prescribing; Request and interpretation of clinical investigations; Appropriate referral on and follow up to other specialist areas and secondary care services; Information and advice and facilitation of informed choice for ongoing treatment and care; Medical assessment and monitoring of chronic diseases in accordance with NICE guidance and local clinical policy; Appropriate end of life care under clinical supervision from palliative care specialist services where needed. All GPs are expected to have an up to date working knowledge of the underpinning evidence base and clinical capabilities needed to formulate robust care plans to meet the full range of complex health needs of vulnerable groups with an emphasis on the substance misuse and offender health delivered in the secure environment setting. Psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management of prisoners with serious mental ill health will be the responsibility of the specialist mental health provider.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

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
• Time for you (additional day off)
• 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 32 days annual leave

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.

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.