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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.
Salaried General Practitioner - Permanent
6 Sessions per week (28.5 hrs per week) – Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Applications are welcome for the above permanent, part time (28.5 hours per week)
Post based at Restalrig Park Medical Centre, in the Leith Portobello Area of Edinburgh
We are offering the chance to join our super-friendly and supportive team of 7 part-time GPs with great working relationships with our wider multidisciplinary team in the practice. As a salaried 2c practice all of our doctors, nurses and staff are employed directly by NHS Lothian - this means we can offer an attractive & very competitive starting salary based on experience, along with cover under the Clinical Negligence & Other Risks Indemnity Scheme (CNORIS).
Newly qualified GP’s would be offered a starting salary of £82,576 pro-rata rising to £104,469 pro-rata for GP’s with 8 years experience or more.
Working hours 8.00-6.00pm on full days, paid for 9.5hrs with a half hour unpaid lunch. Paid for extra hours worked beyond contracted hours. 33 days holiday plus public holiday (pro-rata). Variable start times can be negotiated.
Our appointment systems are flexible and allow you to dedicate the time needed to the individual patient needs and arrange priorities according to your workload. We have no current nursing home commitment and have a generally low visit rate within a geographically compact catchment area.
We are open to interest from both newly qualified and more experienced GP’s.Mondays are an essential requirement however the days of the remaining sessions are negotiable. We have regular clinical meetings where you will be involved in the decision making process within the practice.
We are also a Training Practice so there will be a requirement to assist the other doctors with daily supervision of our trainee doctor. There may also be the opportunity to assist with 2nd year student teaching if this interests you.
You will be vocationally qualified (MRCGP), enthusiastic and patient centred with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and will have had experience of working with people of all backgrounds and conditions.
If you require any further information or wish to arrange an informal chat or visit with one of our GPs, Please contact Blair Hudson, Practice Development Manager on 0131 454 2120 or via email on blair.hudson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Closing date is the 31st October 2023
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. State-of-the-art buildings and our forward-looking and innovative approach have earned our hospitals recognition as centres of excellence. Our clinical care, teaching and research have a national and growing international reputation. NHS Lothian provides an extensive range of primary care services, including mental health, GP and other community-based services. Primary care services are also provided at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Liberton Hospital and the Royal Victoria Building. We also provide a comprehensive range of acute adult, paediatric and maternity services. Acute care is provided from the following sites: the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France; the Western General Hospital; St Johns Hospital at Howden, Livingston; the Royal Hospital for Sick Children; Liberton Hospital; the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion, and the Lauriston Building. A move to NHS Lothian will give you the chance to develop your NHS career and enhance your lifestyle. There is much to admire and enjoy in the Lothian region in locations of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the historic skyline of Edinburgh, Scotlands historic capital city, to the wonderful surrounding countryside and coastline of the Firth of Forth.