Salaried GP - Health and Justice Services in Leyland inLeyland PUBLISHED WED 20 NOV 2024 Jump to job information section
Job description
The posts will be within HMP Wymott and HMP Garth in Leyland, Lancashire. The prisons are situated right next to each other on the same rural site near the village of Ulnes Walton.
HMP Wymott is a Category C men's prison with a capacity of approximately 1170 people, including those convicted of sexual offences.
HMP Garth is a Category B men's prison with a capacity of approximately 800 people, generally serving sentences of over 4 years.
Clinical Duties
Respond to medical problems presented by patients residing within the custodial environment.
The role will include diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral as appropriate, in line with national or local guidelines and pathways. This will include prescribing for patients, the review of medications and monitoring of repeat prescriptions.
Perform clinical and non-clinical administration tasks that are required for patient care, or to fulfil wider NHS or HMPPS requirements.
Provide medical leadership and expert advice regarding medical and primary care issues to the wider healthcare team.
Deliver effective patient care.
Undertake appropriate clinical audit to improve clinical outcomes.
Promote multidisciplinary discussions around complex case management, and ensure systems and processes are in place for managing results, letters, and tasks.
Undertake clinical risk assessments and implement management strategies to mitigate risks.
Share and disseminate acquired knowledge with all team members through development sessions, clinical governance meetings, clinical case reviews and informal discussion.
Advise operational NHS staff on medical manners and liaise with them to communicate medical priorities to HMPPS staff when necessary.
- Attend and participate in Practice-level meetings.
About us
For more information on the role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
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