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Locum (Prison) GP - Ipswich - £100 p/hAre you anexperienced General Practitionerwith a background incustodial healthcare ? We have arewarding opportunityfor a dedicatedPrison GPto join our healthcare team at acorrectional facility in Ipswich . This role is ideal for a compassionate and resilient doctor who thrives in achallenging yet highly impactful environment . As aPrison GP , you will play acritical rolein deliveringhigh-quality, patient-centred careto a diverse inmate population. Working within amultidisciplinary team , you will address a wide range of healthcare needs—from acute presentations to complex chronic conditions—while ensuring continuity of care in a secure setting.Key Responsibilities: Conducting consultations, diagnosing, and managing acute & chronic illnesses. Overseeing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD within the prison population. Providing expert support for dual diagnoses, addiction recovery, and psychiatric comorbidities. 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 deliverintegrated care .Essential Requirements: Substantial experienceas aPrison GPor in asimilar custodial/secure healthcare setting . NOMS clearance(or willingness to undergo vetting). Full GMC registrationwith a valid license to practise. Strongclinical decision-making skillswith the ability to managecomplex, high-risk cases . Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to engage effectively with patients, staff, and external agencies.For more details or to apply, contact Karl:07907 862536 Location:Ipswich, Suffolk#PrisonGP #IpswichJobs #SuffolkHealthcare #PrisonDoctor #MedicalJobs #GPJobsTagged as: GP, Ipswich, Locum GP, Prison #J-18808-Ljbffr