Job Summary
As a GP in a prison setting, you’ll 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 of the job
* 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.
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, trauma‑informed and supportive care.
* Assurance that care is evidence‑based and demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients.
* Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs.
* Equitable care that is in line with community services.
Details
Date posted: 16 December 2025
Pay scheme: £640 a day
Contract: Locum for 6 months, part‑time, flexible working
Reference number: E0454‑25‑0102
Job location: HMP Aylesbury, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1EH
Job Description
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.
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 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
All candidates must have a current UK professional registration and a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address: HMP Aylesbury, Bierton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1EH
Website: https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/
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