Locum (Prison) GP – Ipswich – £100 p/h Are you an experienced General Practitioner with a background in custodial healthcare ? We have a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Prison GP to join our healthcare team at a correctional facility in Ipswich. This role is ideal for a compassionate and resilient doctor who thrives in a challenging yet highly impactful environment. As a Prison GP, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse inmate population. Working within a multidisciplinary 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 deliver integrated care. Essential Requirements: Substantial experience as a Prison GP or in a similar custodial/secure healthcare setting. NOMS clearance (or willingness to undergo vetting). Full GMC registration with a valid license to practise. Strong clinical decision-making skills with the ability to manage complex, high-risk cases. Excellent communication 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 GPJobs Tagged as: GP, Ipswich, Locum GP, Prison