General Practitioner - Channings Wood

Job summary

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.

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 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:
C ompassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
A ssurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
R espectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
E mpowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Details

Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £350 a session
Contract: Locum
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: E0454-26-0378
Job locations: HMP Channings Wood, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DW, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Experience

• 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.

Essential

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Performers list registration.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise.
• Performers list registration.

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

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.
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.

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: HMP Channings Wood, Denbury, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6DW, United Kingdom
• 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