General Practitioner - HMP Ashfield

DoctorPA Secure LTD; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Bristol is seeking a General Practitioner to provide full GP services in a prison setting. The role involves managing chronic diseases and mental health conditions while collaborating with nursing staff and other professionals. Candidates must have experience in providing comprehensive care and maintain clinical records using electronic systems. This position may be challenging but it greatly contributes to reducing health inequalities and improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Ability to manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with various healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide full GP services including consultations and referrals.
• Manage chronic diseases and acute health conditions.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using electronic health record systems.

Skills

Consultations

Clinical assessments

Chronic disease management

Mental health conditions management

Substance misuse management

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
• 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