General Practitioner - HMP Feltham

DoctorPA Secure LTD; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DoctorPA Secure LTD is seeking a General Practitioner to provide comprehensive GP services within a prison setting. You will conduct consultations, clinical assessments, diagnoses, treatments and referrals, while delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care to a population with complex health and social needs.

You will work with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists and external providers, participate in audits and safeguarding, and maintain accurate electronic health records

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