Locum Prison GP

Are you a skilled and compassionate General Practitioner with experience in secure or custodial healthcare? We are offering a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Prison GP to join our healthcare team at HMP [Facility Name], located in [Location]. This role is well-suited for a resilient clinician who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care in a unique and challenging environment.

As a Prison GP, you will be integral to delivering comprehensive primary care services to a diverse prison population, working within a supportive multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, mental health professionals, and allied health staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide patient-centred primary care services, including diagnosing and managing a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions.
• Monitor and manage long-term conditions prevalent in the prison population, such as asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and mental health disorders.
• Deliver emergency medical care as needed, with support from onsite clinical staff.
• Participate in health promotion and prevention initiatives, including vaccination programmes and routine screenings.
• Collaborate with prison healthcare, custodial staff, and external services to ensure continuity of care.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement processes.

Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a GP in a prison or secure setting, or equivalent experience in complex primary care environments.
• NOMS (National Offender Management Service) clearance, or willingness to obtain.
• Full GMC registration with a license to practise.
• Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to work independently within a secure environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to care.

Desirable:

• RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Part 1 or 2)
• Previous experience with electronic prison health systems (e.g., SystmOne)

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