General Practitioner

Hmp Channings Wood; Denbury; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hmp Channings Wood is seeking a General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team in a secure prison environment, delivering high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population.

You will provide full GP services, manage chronic and acute conditions, and support detox pathways. You will work with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external providers. GMC registration and licence to practise are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Patient management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Education

GMC registration

Licence to practise

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.