GP Partner/Salaried GP - Scottish Borders

NHS National Services Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Competitive pay

Generous leave

Specialist interests development

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking a GP Partner or Salaried GP to join a well-supported practice in Melrose and Newtown St Boswells. The role follows a planned partner retirement in April 2027, with a friendly MDT and strong links to Borders General Hospital.

We offer excellent work–life balance, competitive pay and generous leave, plus opportunities to develop specialist interests within the practice or locally. Training of ANPs and FY2 hosting are part of our ongoing plans.

Responsibilities

• 2–8 sessions (Partner / Salaried / Long-term Locum)
• 25 × 15-minute appointments (routine days)
• Low home visiting
• No out-of-hours (optional locally)

Job description

GP Partner / Salaried GP – Scottish Borders

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, well-supported practice in Melrose and Newtown St Boswells, following a planned partner retirement in April 2027.

We are a cohesive team serving 7,000 patients, with 4 GP partners, 5 ANPs, a Practice Nurse and experienced admin support. We prioritise continuity of care and a sustainable workload, with ANPs delivering most acute care and the PN leading chronic disease management.

The role

1. 2–8 sessions (Partner / Salaried / Long-term Locum)
2. 25 × 15-minute appointments (routine days)
3. Low home visiting
4. No out-of-hours (optional locally)

We work within a strong MDT (district nurses, health visitors, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and CTAC) and have excellent links with Borders General Hospital (10 minutes away). We are also an active training practice (ANPs and due to start hosting FY2s soon).

What we offer

1. Excellent work–life balance
2. Competitive pay and generous leave
3. Opportunity to develop specialist interests within the practice or locally if desired

Why the Borders?

Melrose (named in 'The Times' as one of the top places to live in the UK in 2026) offers high-quality rural living with easy access to Edinburgh (~1 hour)—great schools, strong community, and outstanding surroundings including the Eildon Hills and River Tweed.

Interested?

We warmly welcome informal enquiries and visits.. Contact Practice Manager: [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.