Locum General Practitioners

Desired Skills: Addiction medicine and substance misuse support,Emergency and acute care response

Locum General Practitioners – Ongoing Opportunities with the Irish Prison Service

The Irish Prison Service is seeking experienced and compassionate Locum General Practitioners to provide primary care services across multiple custodial facilities nationwide. These roles offer a unique opportunity to work within multidisciplinary teams, delivering essential healthcare to individuals in custody.

Available Shifts

We currently have ongoing locum opportunities across various locations with the following schedules:

Role Overview

As a Prison Doctor, you will be a vital member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, working alongside:

• Acting Executive Clinical Lead

• Nursing Management and prison nursing staff

• Allied health professionals including pharmacists, dentists, opticians, and chiropodists

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality primary care to individuals in custody

• Developing and managing individualized care plans

• Addressing complex mental health and addiction-related health concerns

• Collaborating closely with nursing and healthcare staff to ensure continuity of care

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, including at least 1 year in community General Practice

• Experience in custodial or prison healthcare settings is highly desirable

• Confidence in managing complex mental health and addiction issues is a strong advantage

If you’re a dedicated GP looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique clinical environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To express interest or check availability, please contact: L’Rineque – lrineque@locumexpress.ie