Prison GP: Primary Care in Secure Settings

DrPA Secure; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Secure in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in a secure prison environment. You will deliver high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population, upholding compassionate, trauma-informed care and ensuring continuity of care.

As a GP in custody settings, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals with complex needs, contributing to safeguarding, governance, and

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

Skills

GMC registration

Clinical decision-making

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualified GP with GMC registration

Job description

DrPA Secure in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in a secure prison environment. You will deliver high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population, upholding compassionate, trauma-informed care and ensuring continuity of care.

As a GP in custody settings, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals with complex needs, contributing to safeguarding, governance, and