General Practitioner - Hmp Leyhill

Doctorpa Secure Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

DrPA Secure Ltd is seeking a General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team at HMP Leyhill, Gloucestershire. This prison setting offers the opportunity to deliver high‑quality primary care to a diverse patient population, with a focus on safeguarding and continuity of care.

The post is a part‑time, flexible, 6‑month locum contract paying £640 per day, with GMC registration required and NHS policies familiarisation.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in prison healthcare or with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
• Sound clinical decision-making and patient management 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 prison's electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Prison healthcare

Clinical decision-making

Education

GMC Registered

RCGP Part 1 & 2 (Substance Misuse)

Job description

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 supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• Equitable care that is in line with the community services

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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 HMP Leyhill Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8BT United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Manager Sershia Pillay [e-mail] 07868778725

Details Date posted 03 September 2026

Pay scheme Other

Salary £640 a day

Contract Locum

Duration 6 months

Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number E0454-26-0364

Job locations HMP Leyhill Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 8BT United Kingdom

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