Prison General Practitioner — Impactful Primary Care

DrPA Secure; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Secure is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role delivers high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population.

You will provide full GP services, manage chronic and acute conditions, contribute to safeguarding, and work with nursing, mental health professionals, and external providers to maintain continuity of care. GMC registration and performers list are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Performers list registration.
• 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.

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

Skills

GMC registration

Performers list

Experience in primary care

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

GP qualification with GMC registration

Job description

DrPA Secure is seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role delivers high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population.

You will provide full GP services, manage chronic and acute conditions, contribute to safeguarding, and work with nursing, mental health professionals, and external providers to maintain continuity of care. GMC registration and performers list are essential.