ISMS General Practitioner | DrPA Secure

DrPA Secure

Cardiff

On-site

GBP 264,499 - 440,832

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

DrPA Secure is seeking a General Practitioner specializing in Substance Misuse to deliver clinical assessment and treatment for individuals with drug dependency. You will support patients through harm reduction, detoxification, stabilisation and recovery programs within Campsfield IRC commitments.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, recovery workers and pharmacists, to improve health outcomes and deliver evidence-based care following NICE guidelines.

Qualifications

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree
RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Part 2)
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Inclusion on the GP Register
License to practice in the UK

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical assessments for newly referred individuals who require clinical substance misuse care
Diagnose and manage drug dependency
Initiate and manage opioid substitution therapy (OST) including methadone and Buprenorphine (Buvidal)
Prescribe medication in line with UK guidelines and NICE recommendations
Monitor patients undergoing withdrawal and stabilisation and conduct regular reviews

Skills

Clinical assessment

Harm reduction

OST prescribing

GP experience

Education

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree

RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Part 2)

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Inclusion on the GP Register

License to practice in the UK

Job description

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. 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 people’s cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment We centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.

Job Summary

The General Practitioner specialising in Substance Misuse provides clinical assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing drug dependency. The GP will support newly referred patients through harm reduction, detoxification, stabilisation and recovery programmes, ensuring evidence‑based medical treatment.

The role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, recovery workers, and pharmacists to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

Provide comprehensive medical assessments for newly referred individuals from the court or release from custody who require clinical substance misuse concerns
Diagnose and manage drug dependency
Initiate and manage opioid substitution therapy (OST) including:

Methadone
Buprenorphine (Buvidal)

Prescribe medication in line with UK clinical guidelines and NICE recommendations
Monitor patients undergoing medically assisted withdrawal and stabilisation
Provide harm reduction advice including naloxone distribution and overdose prevention
Conduct regular patient reviews and medication monitoring
Order relevant blood tests or other investigations from their GP

Patient Care & Support

Deliver patient‑centred care focusing on recovery and rehabilitation
Develop with the MDT individualised treatment plans
Work with patients to reduce health risks associated with substance use, including:

Blood‑borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
Liver disease
Mental health conditions

Promote health education and lifestyle improvements

Multidisciplinary Working

Work collaboratively with substance misuse nurses, recovery workers, psychiatrists, pharmacists and criminal justice teams
Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings
Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the wider team

Governance & Compliance

Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records
Ensure compliance with NHS policies, HIW standards and clinical governance frameworks
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives
Adhere to safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults and children

Safeguarding

Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
Work with safeguarding teams to protect vulnerable individuals and families
Escalate concerns in accordance with local safeguarding policies

Training & Professional Development

Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in substance misuse medicine
Stay updated with NICE guidelines and emerging treatments in addiction medicine

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree
RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Part 2)
Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
Inclusion on the GP Register
License to practice in the UK

Skills & Experience

Experience working as a General Practitioner in primary care or community services
Experience managing substance misuse patients
Experience prescribing opioid substitution therapy (OST)

Personal Attributes

Structured and methodical
Commercially aware and risk‑focused
Confident leading people and making decisions
Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
Able to work autonomously within an operational environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

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.

This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

In order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.

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