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Retainer GP

Downfield Surgery, Dundee

4 sessions per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new GP Retainer to join our enthusiastic and committed team in Dundee.

We seek a motivated and enthusiastic GP with a good work ethic and sense of humour who will fit easily into our friendly, supportive team. We are a 4 partner GMS practice and together with 2 Salaried GPs, and ST trainees, care for a list size of 8,600 patients.  We are lucky to be supported by excellent staff. These include two Practice Nurses (Diabetes, Respiratory and Treatment Room), two healthcare assistants and a superb admin team. We also have a Pharmacist, First Contact Physio, PALMS clinician, Social Prescriber and District Nursing team attached to the practice.

As a team we are proud of our involvement in teaching and, in addition to ST trainees, are also part of the ScotGem (Scottish Graduate entry to Medicine) programme.

Ideally we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Informal visits and enquires are very welcome. Please contact Anne Littlejohn, Practice Manager, either by email or telephone: anne.littlejohn@nhs.scot or telephone 01382 812111.

Applications should be submitted via email to anne.littlejohn@nhs.scot and should include your CV and a covering letter.  Closing date for applications is 30th April 2023.

Retainer GP

AIRD MEDICAL PRACTICE, BEAULY, INVERNESS-SHIRE

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP Retainer to join our friendly patient focussed team.  The successful candidate would ideally work four sessions but this is negotiable.

 We are a GMS, non-dispensing rural Highland practice sited in the centre of Beauly, around 12 miles from Inverness and with a list size of around 3360. Beauly has all necessary amenities, including primary school, hotels and a variety of shops and local businesses.  The quality of living is outstanding with dramatic scenery, striking mountain ranges and numerous lochs.  The area offers great access to outdoor sports and activities.

 We are a long-standing training practice, with 4 part time partners, salaried GP, practice nurse and healthcare assistant.  We have GPST1, GPST3 and 4th Year Medical Students, and will soon also take FY2 doctors, therefore an interest in education would be advantageous.  We do not do OOH.  We have 15 minute f2f and telephone appointments.

 Our premises are modern, spacious and purpose built with onsite physiotherapy and podiatry services. We pride ourselves on our excellent teamwork within and between our clinical and non-clinical staff.

 We have an anticipated start date of 1st November 2023 but would wait to accommodate the right applicant.

 Informal enquiries and visits are very welcome.  For further details and information please contact our Practice Manager Fiona Henderson, ( Fiona.henderson2@nhs.scot), or Dr Susanna Leslie (susanna.leslie@nhs.scot), both on 01463 782214

 Formal applications with a CV and covering letter to be received by Friday 1st September 2023.

 

 

 

INVERURIE MEDICAL GROUP

ABERDEENSHIRE

GP Retainer up to 4 sessions per week (14hrs)

We are currently looking to complement our team at Inverurie Medical Group.  We are a large, friendly, training Practice, working from a new purpose built Health and Care Hub with branch sites, in Kintore and in Rhynie.  Having previously employed GPs through the Retainer Scheme, we are keen to do so again.

We are a:

  •  friendly, innovative and forward thinking 15 Partner/7 Salaried GP Practice.
  • highly skilled clinical team including Paramedic Practitioners, Chronic Disease Management nurses, Treatment Room nurses, Health Care Support Workers
  • training and teaching Practice

 working closely with:

  • a Primary Care Pharmacy Team
  • a First Contact Physiotherapy Team
  • an Attached Primary Health Care Team
  • a Community Hospital
  • a Multi-disciplinary administrative team

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic Practitioner to complement our team providing high quality care to our patients in a vibrant, thriving community.  Informal enquiries and visits are encouraged.  To arrange a visit or for further information regarding the Practice or the Retainer Scheme please contact Mrs Julie Ross, Practice Manager via email at julie.ross6@nhs.scot or telephone on 01467 627736.  Applications please in writing to Julie at the above email address.

 

Laurencekirk Medical Practice is looking for a GP Retainer (2-4 sessions)

We are currently looking to enhance our current team.  We have been part of the GP Retainer Scheme for 18 years and keen to continue to support GP's wishing to work through this scheme.  We are a medium practice with a list size of 6100 in semi-rural Aberdeenshire.  We have 3 partners, 1 salaried GP and a highly skilled clinical team including Lead ANP, Pharmacist & Nursing Team.  We have very close working relationships with multi-disciplinary colleagues on a regular basis.

This opportunity is for an enthusiastic Practitioner to work alongside our pro-active team to continue to develop our innovative ways of working and adopting new models of care which supports modern and improved primary care provision with the aim of optimised patient and staff satisfaction.

You will be well supported with options of personal/professional development opportunities.

To arrange a visit or for further information regarding the Practice of the Retainer Scheme please contact Mrs Fiona Jamieson, Practice Manager via email: fiona.jamieson3@nhs.scot or telephone on 0345 337 3356.

  

DANESTONE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Danestone Medical Practice, Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP
Tel: 01224 822866
SALARIED /RETAINER GP 2-4 Sessions

We are looking for an enthusiastic GP to join our existing friendly team of 6 GPs.  We enjoy working in a more traditional GP model, where continuity of care is protected.  We value team work and work hard to support each other – coffee and cake is an integral part of the working day.

  • 15 minute GP appointments
  • Low home visit rate
  • Weekly MDT team meetings
  • University Teaching Practice
  • Effective use of digital technology: Video & eConsultations/Workflow Optimisation
  • Social prescribing iniatives: Parkrun Practice/Men’s Shed/Walking Group
  • Part time, flexible working available

 You would be well supported, with options available for teaching, training and specialist interests to be pursued.  Competitive renumeration package.

Informal enquiries welcome.  Applications including CV and covering letter to 
Dr Kevin Cormack (GP Partner) or Mrs Tracey Thom (Practice Manager)
Tel:  01224 822866 or Email:  danestone.management@nhs.net
We would be delighted to answer any questions, arrange an informal visit or a locum “taster” session.

Springwell Medical Centre

GP Retainer : We are looking for a GP Retainer ( 4 sessions) to join our Practice.

We are a large city centre practice, GMS Practice, Vision/Docman user, Training practice with approximately 10,800 patients. We have 4 Partners, 4 Salaried GPs, currently 1 GP Trainee, 2 Practice nurses, 1 HCA, Community phlebotomist, Community Link Worker, Physiotherapist, Primary Care Pharmacy team. We have a friendly, hard-working Admin team. Start date is flexible (any date from December 2023 onwards), as are preferred days worked.

Please contact Ali Parrott, Practice Manager for more information or if you wish to visit the practice: Ali.Parrott@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. Or Springwell Medical Centre, 39 Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2JL. Tel: 0131 347 1860

 

 

Muirhouse Medical Group, Edinburgh

Up to 4 sessions a week

An opportunity has arisen for a new GP Retainer to join our enthusiastic and committed team in North West Edinburgh in September 2023.

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic GP to join our friendly, supportive team.

Why Muirhouse Medical Group?

  • Amongst the adjectives about working here used by GPs and staff in annual appraisals are: supportive, positive, caring, flexible, varied, friendly.
  • Having a big team (18 GPs) means a collegiate approach and a coffee culture when you need it, as well as a manageable workload
  • We deal mainly with unworried unwell rather than worried well – it’s rewarding and GPs really make a difference
  • It’s a varied team including experienced and recently qualified GPs
  • We’ve invested in administrative staff to reduce administration time for GPs
  • We're a recognised teaching, training and research practice
  • The clinical team includes two ANPs, Practice Nurses, an HCA, two Mental Health Nurses, a Physiotherapist, Counsellors, Community Link Workers and Pharmacists serving our growing practice population of over 19,300
  • The practice is efficient with a “can do” attitude in the team, who are keen to change and adapt as circumstances change
  • A competitive package including medical indemnity
  • Muirhouse is a developing area within Edinburgh. We have a high number of patients with multiple conditions and a significant number of patients from other countries and cultures.

We are looking to appoint a GP Retainer working up to 4 sessions and can arrange family-friendly and flexible/bespoke sessions and working days.    

If you would like to apply, please email your CV to our Practice Manager, Austin Flynn, at: austin.flynn@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. Similarly, if you have any preliminary queries, please use the email and provide us with a contact number so that Austin can contact you. Informal visits to Muirhouse are very welcome.

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Gilmore Medical Practice

Gilmore Medical Practice is looking for a GP Retainer to join their friendly team.

The position is available from July 2023.  We offer 4 sessions over Tuesday and Friday, though these days may be negotiable.

We are a 4 GP Partner practice based in the heart of the city (Tollcross Area) and have approximately 8500 patients, we are a Vison and Docman practice and are paperlight and operate from purpose build premises.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team or would like further information please contact the practice.

You are more than welcome to visit and speak to the previous retainer.

Telephone: 0131 536-9800

Or write to

Practice Manager, Gilmore Medical Practice, 10 Ponton Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9QQ

Or email

eleanor.meldrum@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

 

Riccarton General Practice
Heriot-Watt University Health Centre, Edinburgh

We are a three Partner GMS Practice operating from a purpose-built fully equipped Health Centre at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton.   We provide General Medical Services to 10,000 patients of whom 85% are students.   We enjoy a good working relationship with the University and in particular with other student support services.   Our friendly and supportive team includes 2 salaried GPs and excellent Practice Nursing and administrative staff.   We are also a teaching Practice & take Final Year students from Edinburgh University Medical School.

We wish to appoint a GP retainer to work in a part-time capacity of four sessions per week commencing August 2022. Informal visits and further enquiries are welcome – please contact the Practice Manager, Mrs Carol Pearson, Tel: 0131 451 3010, Email: carol.pearson@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Please apply with CV and covering letter to Mrs Carol Pearson, Practice Manager, Riccarton General Practice, Heriot-Watt University Health Centre, Edinburgh, EH14 4AS.

 

Springwell Medical Centre,
39 Ardmillan Terrace,
Edinburgh
EH11 2JL.

We are looking for a GP Retainer ( 4 sessions) to join our Practice. We are a large city centre practice, GMS Practice, Vision/Docman user, Training practice with approximately 10,800 patients. We have 5 Partners, 2 Salaried GPs, currently 2 GP Trainees, 3 Practice nurses, 1 HCA, Community phlebotomist. We have a friendly, hard-working Admin team. Start date is flexible, as are preferred days worked.

Please contact Ali Parrott, Practice Manager for more information or if you wish to visit the practice: Ali.Parrott@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. Or Springwell Medical Centre, 39 Ardmillan Terrace, Edinburgh EH11 2JL. Tel: 0131 347 1860

 

Tranent Medical Practice
Loch Road,
Tranent,
East Lothian,
EH33 2JX


Up to 4 session per week GP Retainer

We are seeking a GP Retainer to join our clinical team, for up to 4 sessions per week. We can be flexible on the days to be worked.

We are a very friendly and progressive practice located in the East Lothian town of Tranent, 12 miles to the east of Edinburgh. We currently have 14,000 patients, and are based in an NHS health centre. Our clinical team comprises of 8 GP Partners and 6 Salaried GP’s, 3 Practice Nurses, 2 HCA’s and a Phlebotomist.  Our clinical team is supported by managers, personal assistants, admin and reception staff. There are also a number of attached staff based at the health centre, including District Nurses, Pharmacists, CTAC, Midwives and Health Visitors.

Our practice has a long standing commitment to GP education. We are an established training practice, and currently have 2 registrar trainees. We also take part in the 4th year medical student programme.

For our GP Retainer position we can be flexible regarding the days of the week to be worked, and the start date of the post.

If you would like further information regarding this position, or want to arrange an informal visit, please contact our Business Manager Ian Bruce on 01875 618950 or at the email address noted below.

Applications for the position are by CV and covering letter, which should be sent to Ian Bruce at ian.x.bruce@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk  or:

 

 

Cromwell Harbour Medical Practice
Dunbar Medical Centre
Up to 4 session per week GP retainer

 We are seeking a new Retainer GP as a result of our current colleague moving out of area. This post would be up to 4 sessions per week.

We are a very friendly and sociable Practice with a dedicated and supportive team. Our patient list size is currently 4938 and growing. Our Practice is currently made up of 3 Partners, 1 Retainer GP, 2 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 1 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, and 7Admin/Reception staff. We also have a full range of attached staff onsite –   Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician

Our Practice is based in the picturesque coastal fishing town of Dunbar which is 20 minutes commute from Edinburgh.  We are located in the Dunbar Medical Centre which is a purpose-built modern building, housing 3 GP Practices and the wider community/CTAC and links worker teams.  We use Vision for patient records.

The role is supernumerary and is well supported by all members of the practice team.

Requests for information or informal visits are very welcome, please contact our Practice Manager Lynne Bolton on 01368 861443 / 07514873982

If you would be interested in joining our team then please send your CV and covering letter to lynne.bolton@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk  

 

FERGUSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
BROXBURN
4 Session Retainer

We are seeking a new Retainer GP as a result of our current one coming to the end of the scheme. This post would be 4 sessions per week, 2 of which would be on a Monday.

We are a very friendly and sociable Practice with a dedicated and supportive team. Our patient list size is currently 6600 and growing. Our Practice is currently made up of 3 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 Retainer GP, 2 Practice Nurses and 12 Admin/Reception staff. We also have a full range of attached staff – PMHN, Advanced Physiotherapist, Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician.

We are a well-established and enthusiastic training practice (FY2, ST1/3 and medical students) and there is ample opportunity to contribute to training. We also support and encourage clinicians to develop their special professional interests. 

Our Practice is based in Broxburn, which is 5 minutes from the M8 and a short commute from Edinburgh.  We are located in the Strathbrock Partnership Centre which is a purpose-built modern building, housing 3 GP Practices and the wider community/CTAC and social care teams.  We use Vision for patient records.

Requests for information or informal visits are very welcome, please contact our Practice Manager Steph Doak on 01506 771700.

If you would be interested in joining our team then please send your CV and covering letter to Stephanie.doak@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.  Closing date is Friday 1st July with a view to interview Thursday 21st July. Start date would be August/September 2022 but we are willing to wait for the right candidate.

 

GP RETAINER VACANCY
HADDINGTON, EAST LOTHIAN.
4 Sessions – Monday & Wednesday.

Located in the picturesque market town of Haddington, Tyne Medical Practice are looking for an enthusiastic GP Retainer to complement our existing team in delivering high quality patient centered care.

We are a long established Training Practice with three Partners and have a comprehensive clinical team comprising of GPs, Practice Nurses, Treatment Room Nurse and Phlebotomists. Our list size is 6,600 and rising.  The practice has had a Retainer in post for the last 17 years.

Applications are invited by email and should include a covering letter and CV.

Informal visits welcome and can be arranged using the contact details below.  Applications and further information available from: carol.orr@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk  or telephone 01620 823 183.   CLOSING DATE:  15th April 2022.

 

 

 

LADYWELL MEDICAL CENTRE WEST
10 Ladywell Road, Edinburgh
TEL: 0131 334 3602
GP Retainer 3 or 4 sessions 

An opportunity for 3 or 4 session retainer post will be available from now at Ladywell Medical Centre West preferably across Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to complement and enhance our existing team. There is some flexibility on days worked and on start date.  Our practice is based in Corstorphine, Edinburgh, giving immediate access to an excellent transport and commuter network.

Our friendly practice of 10,900 patients currently consists of 9 GP Partners, 1 GP Registrar and 3 Practice Nurses. The Practice is fortunate to also have an extensive multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals provided by NHS Lothian including In house, Pharmacists and Paramedics/ANP. We value team work and work hard to support each other.

 - MDT coffee at 11am is an integral part of the working day.

- 15 minute GP appointments

- Training practice for various students and GPSTs.

- Access to CAMHS tier 2 Primary Mental Health Worker in-house.

Options available for teaching, training and specialist interests to be pursued.  Competitive remuneration package.

Informal enquiries welcome.  Applications including CV and covering letter to susan.owen@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk 

The following GP practices have a vacancy for a retainer, for any questions please contact nes.westdrs@nhs.scot  

 

HEALTH CENTRE (RED WING)
Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, Glasgow, G81 2TQ
Tel: 0141 531 6475
PM: karen.mcelwee@nhs.scot
Website: https://www.redwingpracticeclydebank.co.uk/


THURSTON ROAD SURGERY
140 Thurston Road, Hillington, Glasgow, G52 2AZ
Tel: 0141 883 8838
PM: claire.diamond@nhs.scot
Website: https://www.thurstonroadsurgery.scot.nhs.uk/


MCCOLL MCLAUGHIN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Thornliebank Health Centre, 20 Kennishead Road, Glasgow, G46 8NY
Tel: 0141 531 6901
PM: Lorraine.Greenwood@nhs.scot
Website: https://www.mccollmclaughlinmedicalpractice.co.uk/ 


DENNY CROSS MEDICAL CENTRE
1 Duke Street, Denny, FK6 6DB
Tel: 01324 822 330
PM: elizabeth.mcquillian@nhs.scot
Website: https://www.dennycrossmedical.com/

LUDOVIC MEDICAL PRACTICE
60 Quarry Street, Johnstone, PA5 8EY
Tel: 01505 324348
PM: Michelle.Leslie2@nhs.scot
Website: https://ludovicmedicalpractice.co.uk/ 

GAIRBRAID MEDICAL PRACTICE
51 Gairbraid Avenue, Maryhill, G20 8FB
Tel: 0141 465 1919
PM: lynn.baird@nhs.scot 
Website: www.gairbraidmedicalpractice.co.uk

THE BROOMHILL PRACTICE
41 Broomhill Drive, Glasgow, G11 7AD
Tel: 0141 339 3626
PM: lorna.watson7@nhs.scot 
Website: The Broomhill Practice

KINGSWAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
12 Kingsway Court, Glasgow, G14 9SS
Tel: 0141 959 6000
PM: Laura.sartain@nhs.scot OR Lynn.don@nhs.scot 
Website: Barclay Kingsway – GP Practice at Kingsway Court Glasgow (kingswaybarclay.com)

PARK TERRACE SURGERY
7 Park Terrace, Stirling, FK8 2JT
Tel: 01786 445 888
PM: jacqueline.rickard@nhs.scot
Website: Park Terrace Medical Practice – Medical Doctors in Stirling

THE BARONY MEDICAL CENTRE
30 Auchinloch Street, Glasgow, G21 4AH
Tel: 0141 557 6161
PM: amanda.crawley@nhs.scot
Website: Homepage - The Barony Medical Centre

BUTTERBIGGINS MEDICAL CENTRE
134 Butterbiggins Road, Glasgow, G42 7AF
Tel: 0141 423 1398
PM: david.sweeney@nhs.scot
Website: Butterbiggins Medical Centre – Medical Doctors in Glasgow (scot.nhs.uk)

KENMURE MEDICAL PRACTICE
7 Springfield Road, Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, G64 1PJ
Tel: 0141 772 6309
PM: pamela.doran@nhs.scot
Website: Kenmure Medical Practice



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