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Locum (Prison) GP - Northampton, Northampton
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Client:
ProfDoc
Location:
Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
09.07.2025
Expiry Date:
23.08.2025
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Job Description:
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:
* 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 deliver integrated care.
* Substantial experience as a Prison GP or in a similar custodial/secure healthcare setting.
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