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Job reference: 169604
Salary: Please see advert
Job closing date: 31/03/2024
Job Type: Medical and Dental
Location: Knoll Health Centre
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 4 - 6 sessions
Job posted date: 06/11/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
Department: Merse Medical Practice

Job Advert

We are looking for a Doctor with enthusiasm and energy to join our committed team.

We are flexible and willing to consider applications for a GP Partner or a salaried GP post for 4-6 sessions per week. Ideally we would like GP salaried with view to becoming a Partner.

We appreciate it’s a challenging time for Primary Care but we are committed to excellent patient care built on great teamwork and maintaining a meaningful work/life balance. We are based in the Scottish Borders, with the seaside only 20 minutes away and an easy commute to the Cities of Edinburgh and Newcastle. The area boasts good schools and is a great part of the country to raise a family. House prices are affordable.

At present we have 4 GP Partners, 1 ANP, 1 Practice Nurse and 1 Healthcare Assistant. We have approximately 6500 patients.

  • Paperlite practice and currently use EMIS & Docman.
  • We have an excellent team of Nurses, Health Care Assistants, Admin/Reception staff, all helping to give us excellent local Patient Survey results.
  • High staff satisfaction scores.
  • We will encourage your development in your area of interest.
  • 7 Weeks annual leave and 1 weeks study leave.
  • No OOH commitment.
  • MDDUS medical defence paid.
  • Shared daytime on-call and home visits.
  • In house Pharmacotherapy team, MSK Advanced Physiotherapy practitioner and Lifestyle Advisor support.
  • Enhanced Services Providers


Start date as soon as possible, but would be happy to wait for the right candidate.

Salary is negotiable and dependant on successful individual, sessions worked etc. 

Informal enquiries & visits welcome.

Tel: 01361 885 030


To apply, please email Ashley Durie, Business Manager on Ashley.durie@borders.scot.nhs.uk




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