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Are you an experienced GP looking for a unique and rewarding challenge? Working in prison healthcare offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient group in a secure environment. You’ll play a vital role in managing complex health needs and supporting continuity of care.

 

Main Duties of the Job

Provide GP-led clinics for patients in custody 

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments and consultations 
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions 
• Prescribe medication and develop treatment plans in line with clinical guidelines 
• Respond to urgent and emergency situations 
• Work collaboratively with nursing, pharmacy, and mental health teams 

Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with prison healthcare protocols

 

Working for Our Organisation

The Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health plays a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of individuals within secure environments, sexual health services and short-term holding facilities.

We offer an array of opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience.

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

 

Person Specification

Education and Training – Essential

• GMC registration and licence to practise 
• Evidence of ongoing CPD 
• Knowledge and Experience – Essential 
• Experience in primary care settings 
• Knowledge of clinical governance and safeguarding 
• Ability to manage complex cases in a challenging environment 

Desirable 

• Experience in health and justice settings 
• Substance misuse or mental health experience 

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent diagnostic and decision-making skills 
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities 
• Computer literacy (clinical systems and Microsoft Office) 

Personal Qualities

• Professional attitude 
• Positive approach to change 
• Non-judgemental and respectful 

 

Applicant Requirements 

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. 

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.