Prison GP: Compassionate Primary Care with Onsite Support

Doctorpa Secure Ltd; Harwell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Onsite support

Job summary

Doctorpa Secure Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver high-quality primary care in a secure prison setting, with a focus on complex health needs and safeguarding within a challenging environment.

You will work alongside nursing staff and external healthcare providers, maintain comprehensive records, and participate in clinical governance and audits to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Experience in primary care with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and healthcare delivery in secure environments.

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

Communication

Teamwork

safeguarding

Job description

Doctorpa Secure Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a General Practitioner to deliver high-quality primary care in a secure prison setting, with a focus on complex health needs and safeguarding within a challenging environment.

You will work alongside nursing staff and external healthcare providers, maintain comprehensive records, and participate in clinical governance and audits to ensure continuous quality improvement.