DrPA Secure
Locum General Practitioner | 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.
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.
As a GP in a prison setting, you will 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.
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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 prisons 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.
- Performers list registration.
- 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.
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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.
EMAIL CV TO: RECRUITMENT@DRPASECURE.CO.UK
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
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