GP - HMP Frankland

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 healthcareGPs 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 locationsHMP Frankland

DurhamDH1 5YA
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached

Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Tracey Hopwood at:
Tracey
Job description
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…