Job Description
Are you anexperienced General Practitionerwith a background incustodial healthcare? We have arewarding opportunityfor a dedicatedPrison GPto join a healthcare team at acorrectional facility in London. This role is ideal for a compassionate and resilient doctor who thrives in achallenging yet highly impactful environment. As aPrison GP, you will play acritical rolein deliveringhigh-quality, patient-centred careto a diverse inmate population, working within amultidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conducting consultations, diagnosing, and managing acute & chronic illnesses.
* Overseeing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD within the prison population.
* Assessing and stabilising patients in emergencies, with support from onsite nursing and mental health teams.
* Leading initiatives to improve inmate wellbeing, including vaccination programs and health education.
* Working closely with prison staff, nurses, pharmacists, and mental health professionals to deliverintegrated care.
Essential Requirements:
* Substantial experienceas aPrison GPor in asimilar custodial/secure healthcare setting.
* NOMS clearance
* Full GMC registration
* Strongclinical decision-making skills