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 itself on providing staff with work‑life balance, support onsite and remotely.
Main duties of the job
* 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 prison’s 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, delivering General Practitioner services. We base our services on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma‑informed and supportive
* Evidence‑based care demonstrating high‑quality outcomes for our patients
* Respect for people’s cultural and religious beliefs
* Equitable care in line with community services
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, with a particular requirement for the GP to be smear trained and able to provide cervical screening services.
Key responsibilities
* 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 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.
* 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.
Qualifications
* Cervical screening certification
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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