DrPA Secure
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About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. 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 people’s cultural and religious beliefs
- Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.
Job Summary
The General Practitioner specialising in Substance Misuse provides clinical assessment, and treatment for individuals experiencing drug dependency. The GP will support newly referred patients through harm reduction, detoxification, stabilisation, and recovery programmes, ensuring evidence-based medical treatment.
The role involves working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, recovery workers, and pharmacists to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- Provide comprehensive medical assessments for newly referred individuals from the court or release from custody who require clinical substance misuse concerns
- Diagnose and manage drug dependency.
- Initiate and manage opioid substitution therapy (OST) including:
- Methadone
- Buprenorphine (Buvidal)
- Prescribe medication in line with UK clinical guidelines and NICE recommendations.
- Monitor patients undergoing medically assisted withdrawal and stabilisation.
- Provide harm reduction advice including naloxone distribution and overdose prevention.
- Conduct regular patient reviews and medication monitoring.
- Order via their GPs, relevant blood tests or other investigations
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Patient Care & Support
- Deliver patient-centred care focusing on recovery and rehabilitation.
- Develop with the MDT individualised treatment plans.
- Work with patients to reduce health risks associated with substance use including:
- Blood borne viruses (HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
- Liver disease
- Mental health conditions
- Promote health education and lifestyle improvements.
Multidisciplinary Working
- Work collaboratively with:
- Substance misuse nurses
- Recovery workers
- Psychiatrists
- Pharmacists
- Criminal justice teams
- Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the wider team.
Governance & Compliance
- Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records.
- Ensure compliance with:
- NHS policies
- HIW standards
- Clinical governance frameworks
- Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Adhere to safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults and children.
Safeguarding
- Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
- Work with safeguarding teams to protect vulnerable individuals and families.
- Escalate concerns in accordance with local safeguarding policies.
Training & Professional Development
- Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in substance misuse medicine.
- Stay updated with NICE guidelines and emerging treatments in addiction medicine.
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Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree
- RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Part 2)
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Inclusion on the GP Register
- License to practice in the UK
Skills & Experience
- Experience working as a General Practitioner in primary care or community services.
- Experience managing substance misuse patients.
- Experience prescribing opioid substitution therapy (OST).
Personal Attributes
- Structured and methodical
- Commercially aware and risk-focused
- Confident leading people and making decisions
- Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
- Able to work autonomously within an operational environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
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.
This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
Job Features
Job Category: Locum
Salary: £320 per session
EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK
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