About Us

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services. We work with the Home Office, NHS trusts, and private providers within the estate to maintain high levels of healthcare and develop systems and services tailored to their individual needs. 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 looking for a dedicated Remote General Practitioner (GP) to support prison healthcare services by delivering high-quality medical assessments for individuals. As a New Reception GP, you will play a critical role in conducting initial health screenings and clinical triage remotely, ensuring that vulnerable individuals receive timely and appropriate care upon entry into the prison system.

This role is entirely remote but requires familiarity with the specific needs of prison populations and NHS pathways within the secure estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive remote health assessments for newly received prisoners.
• Identify immediate clinical concerns (e.g., withdrawal risks, mental health needs, ongoing treatments).
• Triage and prioritize follow-up care or urgent referrals to on-site clinicians or external services.
• Work closely with on-site healthcare teams, prison staff, and specialist services.
• Ensure accurate, secure documentation in line with NHS and HMPPS standards.
• Provide clinical input into care planning for new arrivals, including safeguarding and continuity of care.
• Support prison health staff with clinical advice and escalation where needed.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and license to practice in the UK.
• Performers list registration
• Drug and substance Misuse certification (Part 1 and Part 2)
• Excellent clinical judgment and confident in remote risk assessment.
• Strong understanding of NHS frameworks and prison healthcare structures (e.g., RECONNECT, Liaison & Diversion).
• Familiarity with SystmOne is advantageous.

Desirable:

• Experience working in prison healthcare, secure units, or with vulnerable populations.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.

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.