Job summary

Are you a GP looking for a new challenge? Come and join our award-winning* clinical team at HMP Durham, as a Salaried GP caring for patients in prison. Prison healthcare is an intriguing and developing sub-speciality of General Practice with its own unique challenges and rewards.

HMP Durham is a Category B Remand Prison in Durham City Centre. We have a large and friendly healthcare team, and are easily accessed by car, public transport or bike.

Why work for Spectrum in prison healthcare?

• o 15 minute appointmentso Typically not more than 9 appointments per clinico Close team working with likeminded, dedicated individuals, including nursing team, drug and alcohol team, mental health team with psychiatry input, pharmacists, allied professionals and experienced advanced practitioners.o Support to progress your career, with opportunities including site Lead GP, Clinical Director and specialist roleso Family friendly, flexible hours (typically 08:30 - 16:30, Monday - Friday)o No home visits (allowing commuting by bike or public transport)o Training and development opportunities (Immediate Life Support, Substance Misuse, Alcohol, Coroner's court...)o Opportunities for flexible bank working at competitive rates on top of core hourso In-depth induction and ongoing supporto 10% of contracted hours for CPD with funding available for courses and training

Main duties of the job

Prison healthcare

GPs play a crucial clinical leadership role in our prison primary healthcare teams. Previous experience of working in a jail, whilst desirable is not essential as full induction and training will be provided and there is access to experienced clinical supervision for new doctors who join our teamsOur GPs tell us that personal and professional attributes of compassion, empathy, fairness and multidisciplinary working, alongside a desire to deliver the highest quality and innovative care are the cornerstones of a successful working model.

Line managed and supported by a Clinical Director, and supported on site by a Lead GP, you will have a full induction into prison healthcare, as well as ongoing support and training/development opportunities.

Our doctors are all committed to delivering better health outcomes, tackling health inequalities, working with some of the most marginalised patients in the country.

Substance Misuse

You may already have a special interest in substance misuse, if not we offer funded training to develop your expertise in this area, and there may be opportunities to develop a special interest.Alternatively, you may have an interest in research or in medical education which we can work with you to develop.

Working Patterns

We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.

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)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 32 days annual leave

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.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£100,000 to £105,999 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-V1022

Job locations

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion please contact David Morris Lead GP HMP Durham [email protected]

Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

Up to 12 sessions available. (Full Time = 10 sessions)

*HMP Durham - Spectrum Clinical Team of the Year 2026

No Visa Sponsorship available.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification. For an informal discussion please contact David Morris Lead GP HMP Durham [email protected] Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC. Up to 12 sessions available. (Full Time = 10 sessions) *HMP Durham - Spectrum Clinical Team of the Year 2026 No Visa Sponsorship available.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• UK recognised medical qualification
• Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas

Desirable

• Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience
• Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area
• RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse
• Women's health and wellbeing
• Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses
• Sexual health

Knowledge

Essential

• Primary care mental health
• Basic 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential UK recognised medical qualification Recognised Certificate of Vocational Training Evidence of ongoing professional development in the relevant clinical and service improvement areas Desirable Higher specialist qualifications or extensive relevant experience Current accreditation at GPwSI level in specialist area RCGP Certificate Part 1 and 2 - Substance Misuse Women's health and wellbeing Harm minimisation and management of bloodborne viruses Sexual health Knowledge Essential Primary care mental health Basic 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

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).

Additional information 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

Address

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Durham

Old Elvet

Durham

DH1 3HU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)