General Practitioner – HMP Exeter

Job Summary

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Essential: GMC Registered
• Desirable: RCGP Part 1 & Part 2 (Substance Misuse)

Salary and Contract

Salary: £700 a day (Locum, 6 months, Part-time, Flexible working)

Job Locations

H M P Exeter, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EX, United Kingdom

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm the lack of previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Contact Information

Recruitment Manager: Sershia Pillayrecruitment@drpasecure.co.uk07868778725

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