Salaried GP opportunity - Orkney

Head Medical; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a friendly and forward-thinking team as a Salaried GP in beautiful Orkney. Enjoy a varied caseload, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity for professional development in a picturesque setting that has been voted one of the best places to live in Scotland.

Benefits

Golden Hello scheme for relocation costs

Qualifications

• GMC Registration required.
• Right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 6-8 sessions of GP care weekly.
• Work in a supportive team with varied caseload.

Job description

Are you a GP looking for a new adventure?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Salaried GP on the beautiful Island of Orkney, based of the Scottish Coast.

With breathtaking views, beautiful beaches, excellent schools and leisure facilities it’s no surprise that Orkney has frequently been voted the best place to live in Scotland!!

Other benefits to living and working in Orkney are:

Outstanding natural beauty – dramatic coastal scenery, wildlife, and Northern Lights.

Peaceful, low-stress lifestyle – slower pace of life ideal for work-life balance.

Clean air and low pollution – healthier living environment.

Tight-knit, friendly community – strong sense of belonging and support.

Varied and interesting caseload – mix of rural, acute, and community medicine.

The Practice are a friendly and forward-thinking team. Theyoffer a unique, varied job description with the opportunity to work within their team of 4 GP practices with a total list size is around 5500. Their main surgery is based within the recently built Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney.

Two smaller branch surgeries are located on the islands of Shapinsay and North Ronaldsay which involves an enjoyable short ferry or plane commute from Kirkwall. These surgeries provide an opportunity to practice in a rural Primary Care setting with the support from a resident ANP. Their other Medical Practice is a 20 minute drive from Kirkwall with a supportive and experienced team on site.

• They are aGP training practice who value delivering high quality, patient-centred care.
• They have a strong supportive team ethos with regular team meetings and daily team coffee breaks. Protected weekly administrative time. Theyencourage GPs to develop areas of interest and promote ongoing training and professional development.
• The current team comprises of 4 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 1 GP retainer, 1 ANP, 3 PNs, 1 HCA and an experienced and friendly administrative team. They also have the support of the wider PCIP team.
• They are looking for a salaried GP to provide 6-8 sessions per week.
• Salary is in line with the BMA pay scale and is dependent on experience.

**Golden Hello scheme available to help with any relocation costs! **.

Requirements:

• GMC Registration
• Right to work in the UK

If you would be interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

**If you happen to know anyone who would be interested, we offer up to £500 for referrals! **

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom