Remote Rural GP – Uist & Benbecula

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expenses

Golden Hello £10,000

Distant Island Allowance £1,461 perann

41 days annual leave

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Rural Acute GP to join the Uist and Benbecula medical team. The role offers a substantial salary band and a 40% enhancement, plus relocation expenses and a £10,000 Golden Hello.

You will practice in a unique remote location with opportunities for hospital and primary care coverage. Based in Benbecula, you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care, supported by consultants and regional colleagues.

Qualifications

• GP with remote and rural medicine experience is preferred.
• Self-reliant and highly motivated to work in a remote setting.
• Willingness to collaborate with a multidisciplinary primary care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide community hospital medical cover as part of the role.
• Work with Advanced Nurse Practitioners and other clinicians in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to development of primary care and acute services in a remote setting.

Skills

Remote/rural GP experience

multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a Rural Acute GP to join the Uist and Benbecula medical team. The role offers a substantial salary band and a 40% enhancement, plus relocation expenses and a £10,000 Golden Hello.

You will practice in a unique remote location with opportunities for hospital and primary care coverage. Based in Benbecula, you’ll work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality care, supported by consultants and regional colleagues.