General Practitioner - Smear Trained - HMP Peterborough
NHS Peterborough, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
As a GP in a prison setting, you’ll play a vital role in improving health outcomes for individuals with complex health and social care needs. Your work will help reduce health inequalities and ensure continuity of care in a challenging but rewarding environment.
Main Duties
* Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
* Conduct cervical screening (smear tests) in accordance with NHS guidelines and ensure appropriate follow-up and referral where necessary.
* 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 Secure has been operating in secure environments since 2014, delivering General Practitioner services based on our ethos of CARE: Compassionate, Assured, Respectful, and Equitable.
Job Details
* Date posted: 16 December 2025
* Salary: £640 a day
* Contract: Locum (6 months)
* Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible
* Reference number: E0454-25-0111
* Location: H M Prison, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7PD
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Medical Practices
Requirements
* Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
* Smear trained with up-to-date cervical screening certification.
* 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.
Applicant Information
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information: NHS Careers website.
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