General Practitioner - Duns

NHS Borders; Duns; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical defence

Generous annual leave and study leave

Job summary

NHS Borders in the Scottish Borders invites applications for a General Practitioner to join a well‑established, supportive practice. The role offers up to 68 sessions per week with options as Salaried GP or GP Partner.

Flexibility is welcomed, including potential to appoint more than one GP to meet service demand. The successful candidate will join a teaching practice with a collaborative team, strong admin and clinical support, and opportunities for leadership, service development and teaching

Qualifications

• GP committed to high-quality primary care.
• Works effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interested in practice development and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary care to a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Contribute to service development and teaching activities.
• Support leadership and administrative processes within the practice.

Skills

Primary care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Teaching interests

Education

GP qualification

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding GP role within a supportive, forward-thinking practice? We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated General Practitioner to join our friendly and experienced team.

Ideally, we are looking to recruit a GP for 68 sessions per week, either as a Salaried GP or GP Partner. However, we recognise the importance of flexibility and would be happy to consider applications from candidates seeking fewer sessions, with the possibility of appointing more than one GP.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established practice serving a diverse patient population, with flexibility to tailor the role to the successful candidate's experience and career aspirations.

About Us

We are a busy and welcoming practice committed to providing high-quality, patient‑centred care. Our clinical team includes experienced GPs, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists and an excellent administration and management team. We are a teaching practice and welcome ST1 and ST3 trainees.

The practice has recently entered an exciting new phase, having successfully taken over a neighbouring practice, expanding our patient population and creating opportunities for service development. We have also welcomed several new clinicians to the team and continue to invest in building a sustainable and supportive working environment for both staff and patients.

We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment where innovation, professional development and work‑life balance are valued.

The Role

We Are Looking For a GP Who

• Is committed to delivering high‑quality primary care.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is enthusiastic about contributing to the continued development of the practice.

The Role Offers

• 68 sessions per week.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Opportunities for leadership, service development and teaching interests.
• Strong administrative and clinical support.
• Paid medical defence
• Generous annual leave and study leave

Location

Located in the beautiful Scottish Borders, the area offers an excellent quality of life, affordable housing, outstanding outdoor pursuits and easy access to Edinburgh and the wider region.

We warmly welcome informal discussions and practice visits from interested candidates.

For further information, to arrange an informal conversation or to apply for the position, please contact:

Billie Ferguson
Practice Business Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

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.