General Practitioner

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join our busy healthcare team within a secure environment. The role involves delivering high-quality care services to a diverse patient population.

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and is now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field.

Com passionate 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

Empowerment:
We centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.

• Be active in the leadership, management and decision‑making within a fast‑paced environment.
• Provide support including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment and referrals.
• Liaise closely with Divisional and Service Managers.
• Foster relationships between staff, the operator and local community.
• Contribute to the management of substance misuse and support detox pathways.
• Work collaboratively with a number of healthcare professionals.
• Participate in clinical audits, risk assessments and safeguarding processes.
• Maintain comprehensive clinical records using the prison’s electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.
• Work flexibly to achieve high‑quality care.
• Ensure optimal use of all resources allocated to the post.
• Perform other relevant duties as reasonably required.

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.

• Recognised ability to work within, and provide leadership within, a fast‑paced team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility of approach.
• Commitment to clinical risk management and implementation of clinical governance.
• Effective team leader.
• Experience working in acute or emergency care.

Pension salary scheme available.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.

Access to perks at work.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The holder will also need to complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Applicants must have lived in the United Kingdom for the last 5 years with no more than a 28‑day break abroad and no gaps in employment.

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Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.