General Practitioner - HMP Send
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DoctorPA Secure LTD General Practitioner - HMP Send
The closing date is 09 November 2026
Job summary
As a GP in a prison setting, youll 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 themselves on providing their staff with work-life balance, providing support onsite
Main duties of the job
Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals
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Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
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Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
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Work collaboratively with nursing staff, mental health professionals, pharmacists, and external healthcare providers.
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Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prisons electronic health record system.
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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 & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
- Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
- Equitable care that is in line with the community services
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£320 a session
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0454-26-0407
Job locations
HMP Send
Ripley Rd
Ripley
Woking
GU23 7LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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, youll 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.
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.
Essential:
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Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
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Experience in primary care, with sound clinical decision-making and patient management skills.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and healthcare delivery in secure environments.
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desirable:
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Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
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Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
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Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.
Job responsibilities
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, youll 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.
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.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registered
Desirable
- RCGP part 1 & part 2 (Substance Misuse)
Qualifications
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
HMP Send
Ripley Rd
Ripley
Woking
GU23 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address
HMP Send
Ripley Rd
Ripley
Woking
GU23 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Manager
Sershia Pillay
07868778725
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£320 a session
Contract
Locum
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
E0454-26-0407
Job locations
HMP Send
Ripley Rd
Ripley
Woking
GU23 7LJ
United Kingdom
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