Locum GP: Prison Healthcare — Compassionate Primary Care

DrPA Secure; Exeter; On-site; GBP 3,200 - 4,600; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Secure is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary team in a secure prison environment. You will deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population with complex health and social needs, contributing to continuity of care and health improvements.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and a current licence to practise, with experience in primary care and safeguarding in secure settings.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Performers list registration required.
• Experience in primary care with sound clinical decision-making.
• Understanding safeguarding and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide full GP services including consultations, assessments, diagnosis, treatment and referrals.
• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Contribute to substance misuse management and detox pathways.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists and external providers.
• Participate in audits, risk assessments and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain electronic health records within the prison system.
• Support clinical governance and quality improvement.

Skills

GMC registration

Performers list registration

Primary care experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Excellent communication

Job description

DrPA Secure is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary team in a secure prison environment. You will deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population with complex health and social needs, contributing to continuity of care and health improvements.

Applicants must hold GMC registration and a current licence to practise, with experience in primary care and safeguarding in secure settings.