General Practitioner - Channings Wood
DoctorPA Secure LTD
Newton Abbot
Salary
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Posted
1 weeks ago
About the role
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, you will 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.
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
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 peoples cultural and religious beliefs