General Practitioner - HMP Feltham

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, 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. 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 prisons 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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, 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. 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 prisons 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.