About Us

DrPA Secure has been operating since 2014, providing healthcare solutions to secure settings, including Immigration Removal Centres and Prisons within the UK.

We work with the Home Office, NHS Organisations, and Private providers within the estate to maintain high levels of healthcare and develop systems and services tailored to their individual needs.

Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

Our core values are:

• 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

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our busy healthcare team within a secure environment. The role involves delivering high-quality care services to a diverse patient population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be actively involved in the leadership, management and decision making within a fast paced environment
• Provide support including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Liaise closely with the Divisional and Service Managers
• Foster relationships between staff, the Operator and local community
• Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
• Work collaboratively with a number of healthcare professionals
• Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments, and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prison’s electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
• Work flexibly to achieve high quality care
• Ensure that optimal use is made of all resources allocated to the post

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.

• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership within a fast-paced team
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of approach
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance
• Effective team leader

Desirable:

• Experience working in acute or emergency care

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Benefits:

Pension salary scheme available

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.

Access to perks at work

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.