About this role
Job summary
As a GP in a prison setting, youll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.
DrPA Secure prides themselves on providing their staff with work-life balance, providing support onsite
Main duties of the job
Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals
Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.
Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.
Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportiveAssurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patientsRespectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefsEquitable care that is in line with the community services
Job description Job responsibilities About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population
As a GP in a prison setting, youll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.
Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.
Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
Requirements:Essential:
Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable:
Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC Registered
Desirable
RCGP part 1 & part 2 (Substance Misuse)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address H M Prison
The Verne
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1EQ
Employer's website https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)