Early-Career GP Fellow: Rural Practice & Development

NHS Scotland; Kentucky; On-site; USD 136,000 - 153,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland is inviting applications for Early Career GP Fellow posts. This fixed-term role supports newly qualified or early career GPs to build confidence and specialist interests while delivering high-quality primary care across NHS Highland.

The postholder will provide primary care services to patients at host practices and Out of Hours, with mentorship and structured professional development across placements.

Qualifications

• MB ChB and General Practice Vocational/Specialty Training Certificate.
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise and inclusion on the GMC GP Register.
• Eligibility for inclusion in the Primary Care Performers List for NHS Highland.
• Experience of general practice care of patients and an understanding of healthcare issues in remote and rural environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care medical services to patients of the host practice and the Out of Hours Service.
• Work collaboratively with practice teams, mentors, placement leads and NHS Highland colleagues.
• Includes specialist exposure to support professional development and broaden skills for future general practice.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Education

MB ChB

GP Vocational/Specialty Training Certificate

Tools

Vision

Docman

Near Me

Adastra

SCI Store/SCI Gateway

Job description

NHS Highland is inviting applications for Early Career GP Fellow posts. This fixed-term role supports newly qualified or early career GPs to build confidence and specialist interests while delivering high-quality primary care across NHS Highland.

The postholder will provide primary care services to patients at host practices and Out of Hours, with mentorship and structured professional development across placements.