Job Summary
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.
Requirements
Essential
* Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
* Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable
* Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
* Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
* Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.
Qualifications
* Essential: GMC Registered
* Desirable: RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 (Substance Misuse)
Salary and Contract
Salary: £700 a day (Locum, 6 months, Part-time, Flexible working)
Job Locations
H M P Exeter, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EX, United Kingdom
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm the lack of previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Contact Information
Recruitment Manager: Sershia Pillay
recruitment@drpasecure.co.uk
07868778725
#J-18808-Ljbffr