GP Prison Healthcare – NHS Scotland
Location: Dundee (HMP Perth, HMP Castle Huntly & HMP Bella)
Salary: £77,160 – £115,167 per year
Contract Type: Permanent, Part-time / Full-time options available
Employer: NHS Scotland
Overview
NHS Scotland’s Prison Healthcare Service is seeking motivated and forward-thinking General Practitioners (GPs) to provide high-quality, person-centred care across three prison sites in Tayside. You’ll join a dedicated Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) delivering healthcare services equivalent to those available in the community, ensuring patients achieve the highest possible levels of health and wellbeing.
Key Details
- Salary Scale: £77,160 – £115,167
- Sessions: Up to 15 clinical sessions per week
- Additional Sessions: 2 Clinical Lead sessions available
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings (optional)
- Base Location: Health Centre, HMP Perth (with travel across sites as required)
The Team
You’ll work alongside:
- Specialist Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technicians
- Primary Care & Mental Health Nursing Teams
- Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Trainees
- Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists
- Substance Misuse Recovery Team, Dentists, Opticians, and more
Requirements
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and Licence to Practice
- Active participation in audit and teaching (GPs, Medical Staff, and Trainee ANPs)
- Passion for improving healthcare within justice settings
Clinical Lead sessions are available for candidates interested in driving service development and innovation.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all sections of society.
Contact Information
Informal Enquiries:
- Dawn Wigley, Service Manager, Justice Healthcare – 01738 458147
- Hamish Dougall, Medical Director Perth & Kinross HSCP – Hamish.Dougall@nhs.scot
How to Apply
Click Apply Now to submit your application through NHS Scotland. Please ensure you check your email inbox and junk/spam folder regularly for updates on your application status.
