General Practitioner
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £640.00 per day |
| Additional salary information: | £640.00 a day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Peterborough, PE3 7PD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | E0454-25-0031GP |
Summary
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, with a particular requirement for the GP to be smear trained and able to provide cervical screening services. As a GP in a prison setting, youll 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. Key Responsibilities: Provide full GP services including consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals. Conduct cervical screening (smear tests) in accordance with NHS guidelines and ensure appropriate follow-up and referral where necessary. 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. Requirements: Essential: Fully qualified GP with current GMC registration and licence to practise. 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. 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.