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DoctorPA Secure LTD

General Practitioner - HMP Exeter

The closing date is 31 January 2026

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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

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£700 a day

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0454-25-0074

Job locations

H M P Exeter

New North Road

Exeter

EX4 4EX


Job description

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.

Job description

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)
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).

Additional information

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

H M P Exeter

New North Road

Exeter

EX4 4EX


Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

DoctorPA Secure LTD

Address

H M P Exeter

New North Road

Exeter

EX4 4EX


Employer's website

https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Sershia Pillay

recruitment@drpasecure.co.uk

07868778725

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£700 a day

Contract

Locum

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0454-25-0074

Job locations

H M P Exeter

New North Road

Exeter

EX4 4EX


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