General Practitioner

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Edinburgh is looking for a committed General Practitioner to join its forward-thinking team at Mackenzie Medical Centre. The role offers a part-time position, working 8 sessions a week, within a unique structure that blends NHS values with an academic environment. Candidates should possess MRCGP, full GMC registration, and effective communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits are included in this role.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Family-friendly initiatives

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Registered GP with MRCGP qualification.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a team setting.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Join a vibrant forward-thinking team as a General Practitioner.
• Contribute to the teaching of future doctors.
• Engage in community health initiatives.

Skills

MRCGP

Effective communication

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Willingness to teach

Education

Current full GMC registration

Job description

Grade AC3B Salary- £92,518 - £118,647 per annum, pro rata

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine / School of Population Health Sciences / Usher Institute

Part time: 32 hours per week

Open ended: Permanent Contract, Available from February 2026

The Opportunity

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at Mackenzie Medical Centre (MMC) following the forthcoming retirement of one of our senior GPs. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed General Practitioner to join our vibrant, collegiate and forward‑thinking team to work 8 sessions a week.

Mackenzie Medical Centre is the clinical arm of the Usher Institute and sits within the Centre for Population Health Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. The practice is wholly owned by the University—all staff are University employees—while simultaneously operating under a standard NHS GMS contract with NHS Lothian. This unique structure allows us to combine the stability and ethos of NHS general practice with the academic, collaborative and developmental culture of a leading global university.

We take immense pride in our status as a prestigious teaching and training practice. Teaching is deeply woven into the identity of general practice at Edinburgh—indeed, the University of Edinburgh established the first Chair of General Practice in the world, marking a long tradition of innovation and leadership in the discipline. MMC plays an important role in the University’s community engagement mission and offers exceptional opportunities for GPs to contribute directly to the education of the next generation of doctors.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Gillian Mossman, Practice Manager, [e-mail]

Your skills and attributes for success

• MRCGP
• Current full GMC registration
• Enthusiastic, willing and able to work as part of a team
• Effective communication with a positive approach
• Leadership skills
• Willing to be involved in student teaching

This job requires

• Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Registration

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Application Information

Please include your CV and a supporting statement with details of how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this post.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab).

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 6th January 2026.

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Interviews dates to be confirmed.