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General Practitioner - HMP DownviewDoctorPA Secure LTD • Sutton, United Kingdom
General Practitioner - HMP Downview

General Practitioner - HMP Downview

DoctorPA Secure LTD • Sutton, United Kingdom
22 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description
General Practitioner - HMP Downview

The closing date is 30 August 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
  • 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.

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: 03 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £320 a session
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: E0454-26-0321
Job locations: HMP Downview, Sutton Ln, Sutton, SM2 5PD, United Kingdom

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.

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
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).

Employer details
Employer name: DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address: HMP Downview, Sutton Ln, Sutton, SM2 5PD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Manager
Sershia Pillay
recruitment@drpasecure.co.uk
07868778725

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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