Early Career GP Fellow

NHS Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 102,000 - 115,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

NHS staff benefits

Job summary

NHS Highland is inviting applications for Early Career GP Fellow posts across Highland. This fixed-term opportunity supports newly qualified or early career GPs to build confidence and specialty exposure while delivering safe, high-quality primary care services.

The role includes working in primary care and Out of Hours, with mentoring and development time, across NHS Highland locations to be agreed.

Qualifications

• MB ChB and General Practice Vocational/Specialty Training Certificate.
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Eligibility for inclusion in the Primary Care Performers List for NHS Highland.
• Experience of general practice care and understanding of remote/rural healthcare issues.
• Desirable: BASICS training or postgraduate qualifications; interest in minor surgery, family planning, palliative care, quality improvement, medical education; familiarity with Vision, Docman, Near Me, Adastra and SCI Gateway.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care medical services to patients of host practice and Out of Hours Service.
• Collaborate with practice teams, placement leads and NHS Highland colleagues.
• Engage in specialty exposure to support professional development and broader GP skills.

Skills

Teamwork/Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Professional communication

Education

MB ChB and GP Vocational/Specialty Training Certificate

Tools

Vision

Docman

Near Me

Adastra

SCI Store/SCI Gateway

Job description

Various locations across Highland

Early Career GP Fellow

NHS Highland

Fixed term opportunity - from 6+ sessions per week up to full time (40 hours per week) | Various locations across NHS Highland, to be agreed

£102,168 to £115,167 pro rata

NHS Highland is seeking applications for Early Career GP Fellow posts. This is an exciting opportunity for newly qualified or early career GPs to develop confidence, capability and specialist interest experience while contributing to safe, effective and high-quality primary care services across NHS Highland.

The postholder will provide primary care medical services to patients of the host practice and the Out of Hours Service, working collaboratively with practice teams, clinical mentors, placement leads and NHS Highland colleagues. The role also includes agreed specialty exposure to support professional development and broaden skills that can be used within general practice for the benefit of local communities.

About the role

• Fixed term appointment for 1224 months, dependent on agreed placement.
• Part-time post with average session commitments including in-hours general practice, out of hours general practice, specialist interest activity and professional development time.
• Placements available across NHS Highland, with location and job plan to be agreed.

We are looking for applicants who have:

• MB ChB and General Practice Vocational/Specialty Training Certificate.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Eligibility for inclusion in the Primary Care Performers List for NHS Highland.
• Experience of general practice care of patients and an understanding of healthcare issues common in remote and rural environments.
• Strong team working, interpersonal, organisational and time management skills.

Desirable experience includes BASICS training, relevant postgraduate qualifications or diplomas, experience or interest in minor surgery, family planning, palliative care, child health, quality improvement, medical education, and familiarity with systems such as Vision, Docman, Near Me, Adastra and SCI Store/SCI Gateway.

Why join NHS Highland?

NHS Highland is committed to supporting staff learning, development and wellbeing. We offer access to training and development opportunities, family friendly policies, NHS staff benefits, the Cycle to Work Scheme and membership of the NHS Pension Scheme.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

Informal enquiries

Applicants are expected to make contact before applying and shortlisted candidates are strongly encouraged to speak with the informal contacts.

Please contact Calum Hutchens at [e-mail] or Aileen Cuthbert at [e-mail] .

Job reference: 260145

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 18th October 2026

For queries about submitting an application, please contact [e-mail] .

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values .

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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