General Practitioner - HMP Guy's Marsh

Overview

We are seeking an experienced General Practitioner (GP) to join a multidisciplinary healthcare team within a secure prison environment. The role involves delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population and contributing to health outcomes in a setting with complex health and social care needs.

You 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 prison electronic health record system.
• Take part in clinical governance activities and support continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Disclosures and Vetting

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The post will also require successful completion of the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Notes

This role requires residency considerations related to UK immigration status and related policies as applicable at the time of appointment.