Remote and Rural Island GP

NHS National Services Scotland; Remote; GBP 96,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization is seeking a Remote and Rural Island GP for Stronsay, offering competitive salary and accommodation. Join a small team after 13 weeks training, providing essential care to an island community of around 350 people. Ideal for GPs looking for a unique lifestyle opportunity with support from a dedicated nursing team, this role also allows flexibility to work elsewhere during allocated time off. Experience exciting wildlife and culture while practicing medicine in a beautiful setting.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Study and annual leave allocation

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience as a GP in a remote setting is preferred.
• Commitment to providing holistic and community-focused care.
• Flexibility in working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a remote island setting.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call duties.
• Support the Nurse Practitioner service on neighboring islands.

Skills

Holistic care

Emergency care training

Community engagement

Education

Medical degree

GP registration

Job description

Remote and Rural Island GP

Orcades Practice – Stronsay branch

Island of Stronsay

Primary Care Department

13 weeks plus study and annual leave (equates to 15.29 weeks)

Salary £96,853 - £110,737 (dependent on experience) plus 45% enhancement for 24/7 cover plus Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

Permanent

Be a single-handed GP in a wider supportive team of GPs and Nurses

Be an important part of a small island community

The surgery on the island of Stronsay are looking for a GP to complete their “small but perfectly formed” team. As a part-time GP you will have the advantages of working in one of the remote cohesive practices with more time for your patients, seeing them in the context of their lives and working in bite-sized chunks surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. We work in rotation, usually for 3 weeks at a time, and are on call 24/7, with support from a community nurse.

Stronsay is a branch of the Orcades Practice which consists of six single-handed island practices with GPs and nurses providing 24/7 healthcare to the smaller islands of Orkney. Weekly videoconferences enable clinicians to share knowledge and experience to overcome professional isolation and provide strong peer support. Stronsay has a population of approximately 350. The GP will also provide a routine visiting service to support the Nurse Practitioner led service on the neighbouring island of Eday, with a population of approximately 110. Rotational working allows practitioners to live on island, elsewhere in the UK or even internationally. The associated blocks of time off allow practitioners to not only work elsewhere but even pursue specialist professional interests where these pursuits are not achievable alongside a traditional 9-5 role. The best of both worlds?

Spice up your regular GP skills with the challenges of pre-hospital emergency care whilst waiting for helicopter evacuation. Emergency care training with standardised equipment and protocols is provided.

The post will appeal to an experienced GP who will relish the opportunity of providing holistic care in a remote, but supported environment. Study and annual leave allocations are built in to allow you to acquire and maintain the skills needed. Accommodation is provided.

Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity, Orkney offers unique wildlife, amazing scenery, and real opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. There is something for everyone; state-of-the-art leisure facilities, various clubs and societies, and an excellent education system creates our strong community spirit. To find out more about living and working on the Islands of Orkney go to: https://youtu.be/AD24d9JJLmI

If we have piqued your interest, we would love to hear from you and are happy to chat about our experiences to see if this might be the job you're looking for. Please contact Stronsay GP on 01857 616321 or Gina Tait, Isles Network of Care Operational Manager on 01856 888022