At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality primary care in a secure prison environment and improve health outcomes.
- Company: Join a dedicated multidisciplinary healthcare team focused on making a difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and the chance to impact lives positively.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse populations and enhance your clinical expertise.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a challenging yet rewarding healthcare setting.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and strong patient management skills.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population. As a GP in a prison setting, you’ll 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 prison's electronic health record system.
- Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Essential:
- Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
- Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision‑making and patient management skills.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable:
- Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
- Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
- Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.
General Practitioner - HMP Bristol employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Joining our team as a General Practitioner at HMP Bristol offers you the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of a diverse patient population within a secure environment. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that values collaboration, continuous professional development, and the chance to engage in meaningful work that addresses health inequalities. With access to comprehensive training and a multidisciplinary team, you will find ample opportunities for growth and advancement in your career while contributing to the improvement of healthcare outcomes in a challenging yet rewarding setting.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
