Job Advert
GP Wanted - With A View To Partnership
6 Sessions
Start date April 2025 – flexible dependent on successful candidate
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a coastal community with a welcoming and supportive team? Eyemouth Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated GP to join us for 6 sessions per week. Following a mutual period of appraisal, we are ideally looking for a GP who aspires to Partnership, however, are willing to consider a salaried role if preferred.
About us:
Nestled in the friendly town of Eyemouth on the beautiful Berwickshire coast of the Scottish Borders, we provide quality, patient-centered care to a diverse population. Our practice thrives on teamwork, innovation and a commitment to a healthy work-life balance. Our list size is currently 6800.
- Team: Collaborative, multidisciplinary and forward thinking. Includes three GP Partners, one salaried GP, ANPs, Practice Nurses, First Contact Physiotherapist, Pharmacist and onsite Community Treatment And Care nurses/HCAs. Excellent administrative team including workflow administrator.
- Technology: EMIS PCS and docman.
- Environment: purpose built and recently extended building with large consulting rooms. Co-located with a full complement of NHS Borders community healthcare team members onsite.
- Culture: Friendly, inclusive and supportive, with regular team meetings and social rest breaks.
The role:
- Six sessions per week over three working days. Opportunity of a ‘four day’ weekend.
- 15 minute appointments as standard, generous balance of clinical and admin time.
- Excellent partner drawings / competitive salary and access to NHS pension scheme.
- Partners receive 7 weeks of annual leave per annum and study leave as required. BMA model contract for those who prefer a salaried option.
- Peer to peer support for professional development and opportunities for developing special interests.
Who we’re looking for:
- GMC registered GP with excellent communication and clinical skills.
- Team player with a passion for delivering compassionate and high-quality care.
- Open to both experienced and newly qualified GPs seeking a supportive environment to develop their careers.
- We are looking for the successful candidate to start in April 2025, however, are willing to wait if necessary for the right person.
Why join us?
- An excellent location on a beautiful coastline with easy access and good transport links to Edinburgh, Newcastle and the Scottish Borders.
- The county of Berwickshire and surrounding areas of East Lothian and Northumberland offer beautiful countryside, good schools and affordable housing.
- Work-life balance; we prioritise a manageable workload and protected time for personal development.
- Practice with a growth mindset; embracing new ideas, innovation and change.
How to apply:
If you are ready to make a difference in a beautiful part of the world we would love to hear from you!
To apply, please send your CV to bor.practicemanagerseyemouth@borders.scot.nhs.uk and we would welcome an informal chat or to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 24/12/24
Interview early January 2025
For more information go to www.eyemouthmedicalpractice.co.uk/about-us/ or https://www.facebook.com/people/Eyemouth-Medical-Practice/61565396798439/ if accessing via social media.
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.