General Practitioner - Hmp Bronzefield

Doctorpa Secure Ltd; Aylesford; In loco; GBP 364.000 - 518.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Doctorpa Secure Ltd. seeks a General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team in a secure prison environment. You will deliver high-quality primary care, manage chronic and acute conditions, and coordinate with mental health and nursing staff to ensure continuity of care for a diverse patient group.

The role offers a part-time, flexible schedule with a 6-month locum contract, paying £320 per session. GMC registration and NHS-related safeguarding knowledge are essential.

Competenze

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration.
• Experience in primary care with sound clinical decision-making.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Mansioni

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Contribute to 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 prison's electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding awareness

Formazione

GMC Registered

RCGP Part 1/2 (Substance Misuse)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job summary

As a GP in a prison setting, you will 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 supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based and demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of people's cultural and religious beliefs
• Equitable care that is in line with the community services

Details

Date posted: 29 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £320 a session
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: E0454-26-0414

Job responsibilities

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, you will 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.

Qualifications

Essential

GMC Registered

Desirable

RCGP part 1 and 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.

Employer contact details

• Recruitment Manager: Sershia Pillay
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Closing date

09 November 2026