Job Location

Walton, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, L9Pay between £110,775 and £120,787 per annum FTE - DOEHours: Full timeContract: PermanentRole: General PractitionerPosted: 13 Sep 2025Closes: 13 Oct 2025

Job DescriptionWe have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a Category B men''s prison and young offenders institution based in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool in Merseyside. Ideal applicants would be experienced general practitioners who have prior experience prescribing for and supporting patients with substance misuse needs. HMP Altcourse is a fast paced environment where you will work closely with a full multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient care.

Hours

8am-9pm Monday to Friday

2pm-6pm Saturdays

We have 2 roles available; these hours will be worked as a job share.

Salary

This position is part time; you will receive an annual salary between £110,775 and £120,787 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you will be doingOur General Practitioners are highly valued and are respected members of the Prison Healthcare community. Responsibilities will vary, and you will:

Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, with opportunities to develop knowledge in areas not typically experienced within a standard practice or AandE environment

Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, making timely decisions regarding future management

Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at the site, with active involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities

Additional information

There are opportunities for career development, including internal and external options for development and learning

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support to grow in your role and continue professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

What we look forThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across multiple prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.

MBChB or MBBS

Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List

Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal

Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice

Evidence of continuing professional development

Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse

RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or willingness to undertake these qualifications

Secure environments are challenging but rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you are looking for a role to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Note: This description reflects the information provided in the original listing and has been reformatted for clarity and accessibility.

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