As a GP in a prison setting, you'll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals
* Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
* Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
* Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.
* Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
* Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.
* Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
About DrPA
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Our Ethos of CARE
* Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
* Equitable care that is in line with the community services
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