General Practitioner

Oasis Restore; Borstal; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Restore is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment in the United Kingdom. You will deliver high-quality primary care, manage complex health needs, and work to reduce health inequalities while ensuring continuity of care in a challenging setting.

The role requires full GMC registration, solid primary care experience, and a strong understanding of safeguarding and healthcare delivery in secure environments.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Experience in primary care with strong clinical decision-making.
• Experience in secure environments or prison healthcare is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide full GP services including consultations, assessments, diagnosis, treatment and referrals.
• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Support detox pathways and substance misuse management.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists and external providers.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons EHR system.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

General Practice

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Education

MBBS / MD

GMC registration

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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.