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 prides itself on providing staff with work‑life balance and onsite support.
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 care that is trauma informed and supportive
* 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 the community services
Other
* Salary: £700 a day
* Contract: Locum
* Duration: 6 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: E0454-26-0054
Job locations
H M P Exeter
New North Road
Exeter
EX4 4EX
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.
Person Specification
Essential
* GMC Registered.
Desirable
* RCGP part 1 & part 2 (Substance Misuse).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
DoctorPA Secure LTD
H M P Exeter
New North Road
Exeter
EX4 4EX
Website: https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/
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