Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank General Practitioner to join our Primary Care team at HMP Dovegate. HMP Dovegate is a category B remand Prison located in Staffordshire. The prison houses around 1200 patients with a variety of needs, including a number of patients with long term conditions and complex health needs. Within this role you will be working on reception, support with urgent same day medication, duty doctor referrals, leavers medication and substance misuse withdraw programmes. You will work closely with the nursing team and non-medical prescribers to deliver high quality healthcare services.

• Hours: Sessions Monday to Friday 8am-8pm, Saturday 1pm-5pm
• Salary: This position is a bank role with an hourly salary of £81.25.
• How will we support you? Bespoke induction, Introducing Health in Justice training, Competency framework, Regional and national career development, Learning Management System, Support from wider team
• Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main Duties of the Job

• Deliver first class healthcare to a diverse group of patients
• Provide clinical assessment and diagnosis, make timely decisions regarding future management
• Provide a highly specialist resource to other members of the healthcare team, involvement in clinical governance

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience.

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance

About Us

The Health in Justice team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, act with integrity, embrace diversity, strive to do things better together.

Requirements

• MBChB or MBBS
• Inclusion on the GMC Register and GP Performers List
• Evidence of engagement with annual appraisal
• Experience working as a General Practitioner in community general practice
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to work with patients with a history of substance misuse
• RCGP Certificate in Substance Misuse 1 and 2, or prepared to undertake

Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £81.25 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Duration: 999 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Reference number: 14581-1
• Job locations: HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR

Job Responsibilities

As a GP you will respond to medical problems including diagnosis, investigation, treatment and referral, prescribing for patients, review medications, monitor repeat prescriptions. Provide medical leadership and expert advice, deliver effective patient care, inspire collaborative working relationships, share knowledge through development sessions and clinical governance meetings.

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group

Address: HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR

Employer's website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Contact: Senior Recruiter Basanti Lama, Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Phone: [contact hidden]

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.