ISMS General Practitioner

The General Practitionerspecialising in Substance Misuse provides clinical assessment, and treatmentfor individuals experiencing drug dependency. The GP will support newlyreferred patients through harm reduction, detoxification, stabilisation, andrecovery programmes, ensuring evidence-based medical treatment

The role involves workingcollaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including nurses, recoveryworkers, and pharmacists to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

About us

DrPA Secure has been operating insecure environments since 2014, providing high-quality healthcare servicesacross the UK. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

Compassionate care that is traumainformed and supportive

Assurance that care is evidence-basedand demonstrates high-quality outcomes for our patients

Respectful of peoples cultural andreligious beliefs

Empowerment we centre each residentby co-creating holistic care plans that treat individual needs and supportlong-term wellbeing

Key Responsibilities Clinical Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical assessments for newly referred individuals from the court or release from custody who require clinical substance misuse concerns
• Diagnose and manage drug dependency.
• Initiate and manage opioid substitution therapy (OST) including methadone.
• Prescribe medication in line with UK clinical guidelines and NICE recommendations.
• Monitor patients undergoing medically assisted withdrawal and stabilisation.
• Provide harm reduction advice including naloxone distribution and overdose prevention.
• Conduct regular patient reviews and medication monitoring.
• Order relevant blood tests or other investigations.

Patient Care & Support

• Deliver patient-centred care focusing on recovery and rehabilitation.
• Develop with the MDT individualised treatment plans.
• Work with patients to reduce health risks associated with substance use, including liver disease, mental health conditions, and promote health education and lifestyle improvements.

Multidisciplinary Working

• Work collaboratively with recovery workers, criminal justice teams, and participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide clinical leadership and guidance to the wider team.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential electronic medical records.
• Ensure compliance with HIW standards, clinical governance frameworks, participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives, and adhere to safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults and children.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Safeguarding

• Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Work with safeguarding teams to protect vulnerable individuals and families.
• Escalate concerns in accordance with local safeguarding policies.

Training & Professional Development

• Maintain continuing professional development (CPD) in substance misuse medicine.
• Stay updated with NICE guidelines and emerging treatments in addiction medicine.

Qualifications

MBBS / MBChB or equivalent medical degree

RCGP Certificate in the Management of Drug Misuse (Part 2)

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Inclusion on the GP Register

License to practice in the UK

Skills & Experience

Experience working as a General Practitioner in primary care or community services.

Experience managing substance misuse patients.

Experience prescribing opioid substitution therapy (OST).

Personal Attributes

• Structured and methodical
• Commercially aware and risk-focused
• Confident leading people and making decisions
• Comfortable escalating risks and raising concerns where necessary
• Able to work autonomously within an operational environment

General Information

The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Pension salary scheme available

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

Access to perks at work

Please note, 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.

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.