General Practitioner

DoctorPA Secure LTD; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider for secure settings is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver essential medical services in a prison environment. This role includes consultations, management of chronic and mental health conditions, and collaboration with various healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex health needs and a commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a GP role, preferably with complex health needs.
• Understanding of NHS guidelines for cervical screening.
• Ability to manage diverse health conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, and referrals.
• Conduct cervical screening in accordance with NHS guidelines.
• Manage chronic diseases and mental health conditions.

Skills

Consultations

Clinical assessments

Management of chronic diseases

Collaborative working

Cervical screening

Conducting audits

Job description

As a GP in a prison setting, youll 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.

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Conduct cervical screening (smear tests) in accordance with NHS guidelines and ensure appropriate follow-up and referral where necessary.
• 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.
• DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. We deliver our services based on 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