Overview
As a GP in a prison setting, youll 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. DrPA Secure prides themselves on providing their staff with work-life balance, providing support onsite.
Main duties
* 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
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. 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 peoples cultural and religious beliefs
* Equitable care that is in line with the community services
Details
Date posted: 13 March 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £640 a day
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: E0454-26-0120
Job locations
H M P & Y O I Ashfield, Shortwood Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9QJ
Job description & responsibilities
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, youll 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 prisons 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
* 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
Disclosures & Registration
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address: H M P & Y O I Ashfield, Shortwood Road, Pucklechurch, Bristol, BS16 9QJ
Employer's website: https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/
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