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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Salaried GP – Prisons
Part time 10 hours per week
Salary Scale - £81,419 to £92,959 per annum pro rata
Applications are invited from General Practitioners to provide medical care to the prison population in Forth Valley. This is a part time post, with sessions at HMP Glenochil, HMP Cornton Vale and HMP&YOI Polmont.
In addition to providing general medical services, the post holder will be supported and enabled to develop additional expertise specific to the prison healthcare setting. As post holder you will work within a multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals for all elements of work undertaken.
You will help to audit and evaluate the current model of care with an aim to support the development of future guidelines and improved ways of working, linked with the evolving model of care within Forth Valley. As well as the post providing an opportunity to develop your own skills, you will support and provide mentorship within multi-disciplinary teams allowing the development of extended roles in areas such as Independent Prescribing and Advanced Clinical Assessment.
As an experienced General Practitioner you will require to hold a Certificate of Prescribed Experience from JCPTGP or equivalent and be on, or be eligible for, the NHS Forth Valley Performers List. RCGP qualification is preferred.
We can offer flexibility in working hours to fit with a healthy work / life balance, and being employed by NHS Forth Valley can offer enhanced job security and other benefits such as indemnity cover, study leave and parental leave entitlement in accordance with Board policies.
Successful candidates can look forward to strong support from colleagues across Forth Valley both through the clinical and line management routes and a very active Local Medical Committee. We have strong links with secondary care with an interface group led by the Medical Director.
Applicants will be registered with the General Medical Council and the General Practitioner Register by the time of appointment. Applicants are required to have evidence of recent continued academic and professional development. Excellent, communication, listening and organisational skills are essential.
It is a requirement that all applicants meet the criteria for joining the NHS Forth Valley Performers List by the time of appointment. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Scott Williams, Deputy Medical Director on 01786 434030.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
Please quote reference number 141655 on all correspondence.
NHS Forth Valley is an equal opportunities employer.