Locum (Prison) GP – Ipswich

Locum (Prison) GP – Ipswich – £100 p/h

Are you an experienced General Practitioner with a background in custodial healthcare? We have a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Prison GP to join our healthcare team at a correctional facility in Ipswich. This role is ideal for a compassionate and resilient doctor who thrives in a challenging yet highly impactful environment. As a Prison GP, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse inmate population, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting consultations, diagnosing, and managing acute & chronic illnesses.
• Overseeing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD within the prison population.
• Assessing and stabilising patients in emergencies, with support from onsite nursing and mental health teams.
• Leading initiatives to improve inmate wellbeing, including vaccination programs and health education.
• Working closely with prison staff, nurses, pharmacists, and mental health professionals to deliver integrated care.

Essential Requirements:

• Substantial experience as a Prison GP or in a similar custodial/secure healthcare setting.
• NOMS clearance
• Full GMC registration
• Strong clinical decision-making skills

For more details or to apply, contact Karl: 07907 86253

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