Job summary
Please note this role will be based for sites within the North East Prisons.

Spectrum is a not-for-profit CIC committed to reducing health inequalities and improving health outcomes for the most disadvantaged within our community. We are a values-based company with the patient at the heart of what we do. We aim to achieve quantifiable impact and are looking for GPs who are committed to our cause to join us. We are looking for a Bank GP to join our MDT consisting of a variety of allied healthcare professionals (mental health workers, pharmacists, ANPs etc.) to deliver a primary care clinic within the NE prisons. Available sessions may be offered at HMP Northumberland, HMP Durham, HMP Frankland, HMP Low Newton, HMP Deerbolt, HMP Kirklevington Grange, and HMP Holme House. A session consists of 8 appointments (15 mins long) and are face to face. Presentations are as with community primary care as we are aiming to deliver 'equivalence of care' within our clinics. No prior prison experience is required as you will given the training required for the role although prior experience is preferable.

Are you the right fit for this role? The GP most suited to this role is someone passionate about reducing health inequalities, empathetic, and enjoys working within an MDT. You will need leadership qualities and ready to explore a different, lesser known but more paced form of primary care.

Main duties of the job
GP's may also have the opportunity to provide reception cover from 5pm-9pm Monday to Friday (to be discussed).

The post holder will provide face-to-face clinical services including the medical component of prison reception assessment care, appointed, unscheduled and emergency care services to inpatient and segregation unit. Clinical services will include the following core responsibilities:

• Full clinical assessment of patients
• Ability to formulate differential diagnosis and management plans
• Pharmacological assessment and prescribing
• Request and interpretation of clinical investigations
• Appropriate referral on and follow up to other specialist areas and secondary care services
• Information and advice and facilitation of informed choice for ongoing treatment and care
• Medical assessment and monitoring of chronic diseases in accordance with NICE guidance and local clinical policy
• Appropriate end of life care under clinical supervision from palliative care specialist services where needed

All GPs are expected to have an up to date working knowledge of the underpinning evidence base and clinical capabilities needed to formulate robust care plans to meet the full range of complex health needs of vulnerable groups with an emphasis on the substance misuse and offender health delivered in the secure environment setting. Psychiatric assessment, will be the responsibility of the specialist mental health provider.

About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you (additional day off)
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £90 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 847-RM-26-VB170
Job locations: NE Prisons, Durham, DH1 3HU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. This post will be based in the NE prisons.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Primary Care and Mental Health
• Drug and alcohol awareness
• Chronic disease management
• Understanding of current health and social policy particularly offender health
• Understanding of clinical risk management and governance
• Principles of substance misuse treatment and pharmacotherapy Dependant Forming Medications

Desirable

• Understanding of principles & research
• Demonstrated breadth of knowledge in and outside this specialist area
• Understanding of NHS clinical governance/GP contracts/medicines management and resource constraints/financial management
• Up-to-date on new GP and pharmacy contracts

Qualifications
Essential

• Medical degree recognised by the General Medical Council
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCGP CCT
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training or equivalent JCTGP
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas

Desirable

• RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse

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.

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: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/

Contact: Interim Clinical Director, Dr Tracey Hopwood, tracey.hopwood@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk, 07364123357

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