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 marginalised 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 responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Hopwood at: Tracey.Hopwood@Spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address: HMP Frankland, Durham, DH1 5YA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Healthcare, Dallan Ryan, Dallan.Ryan@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

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