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, with a particular requirement for the GP to be smear trained and able to provide cervical screening services.

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.
• Conduct cervical screening (smear tests) in accordance with NHS guidelines and ensure appropriate follow-up and referral where necessary.
• 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.
• Smear trained with up-to-date cervical screening certification.
• 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.