Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner who has experience of Substance Misuse prescribing, to join our team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in the Marshgate area of Doncaster.
Hours
We are looking for weekend and evening cover on a rota basis working around 20 hours per week.
Salary
The role is paying a salary of up to £125,693 pro rata per annum 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
Main duties of the job
Our General Practitioners are extremely valued and are well respected members of the Prison Healthcare community, as a General Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients, and therefore as a General Practitioner at Practice Plus Group you get the opportunity to further develop your knowledge in areas you wouldnt usually experience within a practice, or even A&E environment.
- Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis to patients requirements and make timely decisions regarding future management.
- Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team at site, as well as the patients you work with having active
- involvement in clinical governance and effectiveness activities.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Qualifications required
- 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 prepared to undertake these qualifications
Details
- Date posted: 17 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £115,000 to £125,693 a year Up to £125,693 pro rata per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 14897-1
- Job locations: HMP Doncaster, Marsh Gate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 8UX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a General Practitioner who has experience of Substance Misuse prescribing, to join our team at HMP Doncaster, a category B Prison located in the Marshgate area of Doncaster.
Hours
We are looking for weekend and evening cover on a rota basis working around 20 hours per week.
Salary
The role is paying a salary of up to £125,693 pro rata per annum 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
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This advert is for General Practitioner (Part Time) with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £115,000 to £125,693 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Jul 2026.
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