General Practitioner - Smear Trained - HMP

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. DrPA Secure prides itself on providing its staff with work‑life balance, with support onsite and remotely.

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014, providing General Practitioner services. Our ethos of CARE is reflected in compassionate, evidence‑based, culturally respectful and equitable care.

• Pay scheme:
  Salary – £640 per day
• Contract:
  
  Locum
• Duration: 6 months
• Working pattern:
  Part‑time, flexible
• Reference number: E
• Job location:
  
  H M Prison, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7PD

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high‑quality primary care services, with a particular requirement for the GP to be smear trained and capable of providing cervical screening services.

• Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals.
• Conduct cervical screening (smear tests) per NHS guidelines and ensure appropriate follow‑up and referral.
• Manage chronic diseases, acute presentations, and mental health conditions.
• Contribute to substance misuse management and support detox pathways.
• Collaborate 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 prison electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practice.
• 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.

• Experience working in prison healthcare or with vulnerable populations.
• Additional qualifications in substance misuse, mental health, or sexual health.
• Knowledge of relevant NHS and prison healthcare policies and procedures.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.