Locum General Practitioner | DrPA Secure

DrPA Secure; West Virginia; On-site; USD 80,321 - 120,482; Full time

Job summary

DrPA Secure is a UK-based provider seeking a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team in a secure prison setting. You will deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population and contribute to safeguarding and care continuity.

The role requires GMC registration and performers list, with experience in primary care and collaboration with nursing, mental health, pharmacists, and external providers.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Experience in primary care with sound clinical decision-making.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and healthcare in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide full GP services including consultations, assessments, diagnosis, treatment and referrals.
• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Participate in clinical governance, audits and safeguarding processes.

Skills

GP clinical skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MBBS/MD (Medical degree)

GMC registration

Job description

About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. We work with the Home Office, NHS trusts, and private providers within the estate to maintain high levels of healthcare and develop systems and services tailored to their individual needs. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of people’s cultural and religious beliefs
• Empowerment – we centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high‑quality primary care services to a diverse patient population. As a GP in a prison setting, you will play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals who may have complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.

Key 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.

Requirements

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
• Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Additionally, the holder must undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process. Applicants must have been living in the United Kingdom with residency in the UK, such as a UK/Irish/EU passport or an Indefinite Leave to Remain visa, for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break outside the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.