Salaried GP

NHS Scotland; Lairg; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello (£10k)

Annual leave

Study leave

Staff well-being

Job summary

Lairg Medical Practice in the Scottish Highlands is seeking a permanent Salaried GP to join our rural team for 4 sessions per week. You will also provide occasional holiday cover to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

With a close-knit list of 1,250 patients, we offer a supportive MDT including District Nursing, Pharmacotherapy, Physiotherapy, and Mental Health. This teaching-practice hosts 4th-year medical students and values quality patient relationships in a relaxed rural setting.

Qualifications

• GMC registered GP with current licence.
• Experience in rural/general practice preferred.
• Willingness to provide holiday cover to maintain patient continuity.

Responsibilities

• Provide 4 sessions per week as Salaried GP.
• Occasionally cover holidays to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Rural medicine

Primary care

Education

GMC registered GP

Job description

The Health CentreMain Street, Lairg. IV27 4DD

The Role

We are seeking a permanent Salaried GP to join our team for 4 sessions per week. The successful candidate will also be available to provide occasional holiday cover to ensure continuity of care for our patients. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys the variety of rural medicine and values the time to build genuine relationships with their patient list.

The Practice

Lairg Medical Practice is a dedicated rural GMS practice serving a close-knit community of 1,250 patients. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, patient-centred care within a friendly and supportive working environment. As a training practice for 4th-year medical students, we are committed to clinical excellence and fostering the next generation of doctors.

Why Join Us?

• Manageable Workload: With a list size of 1,250, you can focus on quality of care (15 min appointments)
• Strong MDT Support: You won’t work in isolation. Our team includes dedicatedDistrict Nursing, Pharmacotherapy,Physiotherapy, andMental Health
• Teaching Environment: Stay sharp and engaged by helping to train 4th-year medical students
• Rural Lifestyle: Experience the incredible quality of life that comeswith working in one of the most beautiful parts of the Highlands

What We Offer

• Competitive sessional rate
• Golden Hello:Eligible candidates may qualify for a 'Golden Hello' recruitment payment of up to £10,000
• Generous annual leave plus public holidays and study leave allowance (pro rata)
• A culture that genuinely supports staff well-being and professional development