Are you an experienced General Practitioner with a background in custodial healthcare? We have a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Prison GP to join a healthcare team at a correctional facility in Northampton. This role is ideal for a compassionate and resilient doctor who thrives in a challenging yet highly impactful environment. As a Prison GP, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse inmate population, working within a multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conducting consultations, diagnosing, and managing acute & chronic illnesses.
2. Overseeing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD within the prison population.
3. Assessing and stabilising patients in emergencies, with support from onsite nursing and mental health teams.
4. Leading initiatives to improve inmate wellbeing, including vaccination programs and health education.
5. Working closely with prison staff, nurses, pharmacists, and mental health professionals to deliver integrated care.
Essential Requirements
* Substantial experience as a Prison GP or in a similar custodial/secure healthcare setting.
* NOMS clearance
* Full GMC registration
* Strong clinical decision-making skills
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