Salaried GP Three Harbours Medical Group

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Thurso; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £5k

Golden Hello

Indemnity (CNORIS) cover

6 weeks annual leave

2 weeks study leave

Relocation package

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran in Caithness invites applications for Salaried GP Opportunities: Full-time, Part-time and Rotational Posts across three sites (Lybster, Thurso, Wick). This is a unique chance to lead the development of primary care with experienced teams and new colleagues, in a multi-site, flexible environment.

We offer strong support, a range of portfolio roles (acute care, research, special interest) and prospects for in-house GP training.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified GP or nearing completion of GP training; eligible for GP registration by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role to develop the practice.
• Explore portfolio roles: acute care, research, special interest.
• Flexible contract/job share and multi-site collaboration; out of hours sessions.

Job description

Salaried GP Opportunities: Full-time, Lead, Part-time and Rotational Posts in Caithness

A unique opportunity to take a lead role in reshaping Primary Care provision in Caithness is available. Our aim for Three Harbours is to face the current challenges; by combining experienced clinical and support teams, with new colleagues to lead and develop equitable, robust and innovative care solutions for our patients with compassion and integrity. We can offer full time, part time or rotational working.

Opportunities

• Take a lead role, with dedicated time, to develop the practice.
• Explore portfolio roles:
• Acute care
• Research
• Special interest
• Prospective GP / ANP training:
• In-house
• Remote tutoring
• Undergraduate education
• Medical education faculty roles
• Flexible contract/job share
• Collaborative multi-site working
• Out of hours sessions

Small Print

• Car allowance £5k
• Golden Hello
• Indemnity (CNORIS) cover
• 6 weeks annual leave
• 2 weeks study leave
• Relocation package

What We Can Offer You

• Safe, manageable workload
• Capped number of 15 minute appointments per BMA Guidelines
• Clinical and operational leadership
• Vision / Docman systems
• Excellent team consisting of:
• ANPs / Paramedic
• Advanced Mental Health Nurse
• Practice Nursing
• Health Care Assistant
• Clinical Support Team
• Established extended MDT:
• Pharmacotherapy Team
• First Contact Physiotherapist
• Community Link Workers
• Primary Care Mental Health Nurse
• Community District Nursing Team
• Close links to Caithness Rural General Hospital and Raigmore
• 13,500 patients across 3 sites: Lybster / Thurso & Wick
• Variety - rural & urban medicine

What You Can Offer Us

• High quality, patient centred care
• Creative thinking
• Supportive team player
• Innovative & embrace change
• Engaged learner

Caithness

• Below average house prices
• Primary, Secondary and further education
• Wide variety of sporting activities
• Outstanding natural beauty
• Historic and cultural sites

Job reference: 259492

Closing date: Midnight Sunday 11th October 2026

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.

Claire Fang – Clinical Director

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Please only apply for this post if you are already fully qualified as a General Practitioner, or are nearing completion of your GP training and expect to be eligible for GP registration and inclusion on the Performers List by the time of appointment. Applications that do not meet this requirement cannot be progressed.