Prison GP: Compassionate Primary Care with Onsite Support

DoctorPA Secure LTD; Highweek; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DoctorPA Secure LTD in the UK is seeking a General Practitioner (GP) to join a multidisciplinary team in a secure prison environment to deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient group.

You will provide consultations, manage chronic diseases, contribute to substance misuse pathways, maintain accurate records, participate in audits, safeguarding and governance, and work collaboratively with nurses, mental health professionals and external providers.

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.
• 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 prison's electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

GMC registration and licence to practise

RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 (Substance Misuse)

Job description

DoctorPA Secure LTD in the UK is seeking a General Practitioner (GP) to join a multidisciplinary team in a secure prison environment to deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient group.

You will provide consultations, manage chronic diseases, contribute to substance misuse pathways, maintain accurate records, participate in audits, safeguarding and governance, and work collaboratively with nurses, mental health professionals and external providers.