Salaried GP

NHS Scotland; Alness; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking qualified GPs for permanent positions at Alness and Invergordon Medical Group in the Scottish Highlands. The practice serves about 13,000 patients from modern premises near Inverness, offering protected time for professional development and a range of special interests.

Typical day includes 10–12 short appointments per session, with duties including visits and admin; teaching and mentoring undergraduate students and junior doctors are encouraged, as part of a supportive

Qualifications

• GPs applying for this post should be passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, junior doctors and allied health professionals.
• Experience in high-quality patient care within a forward-thinking training practice is desirable.
• Commitment to high standards and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide general practice with 10–12 15-minute appointments per session.
• Share duties: duty sessions, visits and patient‑related administration.
• Engage in education activities with Medical Education Colleagues.

Skills

Qualified GP

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

Medical Degree (MBBS) or equivalent

Job description

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.

NHS HIGHLAND

ALNESS AND INVERGORDON MEDICAL GROUP

Permanent Positions available

Various hours and sessions considered

Salary scale £102,168 to £115,167 per annum (pro rata)

Golden Hello payment available for eligible candidates,

Subject to NHS Scotland Golden Hello Scheme criteria

Following the successful recruitment of ten GPs, Alness and Invergordon Medical Group continues to expand and develop. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated qualified GPs who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and who would like to be part of a forward‑thinking, supportive and evolving training Practice.

Based in Mid Ross in the Scottish Highlands, Alness and Invergordon Medical Group serves a population of approximately 13,000 patients and is situated within easy commuting distance of the city of Inverness. The Practice is based within modern premises on the Invergordon County Community Hospital site and in the neighbouring town of Alness. Located on the northern shores of the Cromarty Firth, this is an area that has recently been selected to host one of Scotland’s first green freeports. This is an exciting time for the local area with the winning bid helping to support growth and regeneration.

A typical GP day includes 10 to 12 X 15 minute appointments per session; including a variety of face to face and telephone. GPs will share out other work such as duty sessions, visits and patient‑related admin. We work to offer GPs protected professional and practice development time.

Within the team we have a range of special interests including palliative care, lifestyle medicine, medical technology and medical education. We have been working closely with Medical Education Colleagues to develop and embed education and training within the practice; and have appointed an Education Lead from within the GP team to develop this further. GPs applying for this post should have an interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students, junior doctors and allied health professionals.

The Practice has a fantastic wider team including Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nursing and Health Care Assistants; alongside the extended multidisciplinary team including Pharmacotherapy, First Contact Physiotherapy, Primary Care Mental Health Workers and Community Link Workers (who specialise in social prescribing). Together with the support of our administration team we strive to ensure there is plenty of opportunity to share ideas and take them forward. The hospital also hosts GP OOH, MIU, in-patient ward, various out-patient and community clinics; and a new GP Walk in Centre.

Department Contact

Paul Treon, Clinical Director [e-mail]

Aileen Cuthbert, Primary Care Manager [e-mail]

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Job Ref: 257190

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork