General Practitioner - Hmp Portland

Doctorpa Secure Ltd

Dorchester

On-site

GBP 102,000 - 134,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

DoctorPA Secure LTD is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver high-quality primary care within a secure prison environment. You will provide full GP services, manage chronic and mental health conditions, and contribute to detox pathways while ensuring continuity of care for a diverse patient group.

You must hold GMC registration, have UK primary care experience, and understand safeguarding in secure settings.

Qualifications

GMC registration is essential and must be current.
RCGP Part 1 & 2 qualifications for substance misuse are required.
Experience in primary care and clinical decision-making is needed.
Knowledge of safeguarding and confidentiality in secure environments is essential.

Responsibilities

Provide full GP services: consultations, assessments, diagnoses, treatments, referrals.
Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
Support substance misuse management and detox pathways.
Collaborate with nursing, mental health, pharmacists and external providers.
Maintain clinical records in the prison EHR system.
Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Prison healthcare experience

Education

GMC Registered

RCGP Part 1 & 2 (Substance Misuse)

Tools

Prison EHR system

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

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

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