Salaried General Medical Practitioner

Overview

Salaried GP post available. 5 session post (20 hours per week). Salary £83,950 - £125,157 per annum (incl of 2% local supplement). Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (all pro-rata for part time positions). A relocation assistance of up to £8,000 is available.

Responsibilities

The core role includes providing medical services in a dispensing practice, supported by a dedicated team. You will have time to spend with patients and build relationships based on trust and compassion. You will work closely with clinicians based in Bixter and Walls to ensure excellent primary care for the community. The successful candidate will be supported to develop specialist interests.

You may be considered for an Early Career Fellow role, which combines salaried practice with development opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience

We welcome applications from experienced GPs, or newly qualified GPs who may be interested in an Early Career Fellow.

Early Career Fellow details

• Protected time to develop an area of special interest (areas on offer: Mental Health, Gynaecology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Frailty and Greener Practice).
• Protected time to engage in professional development opportunities (First 5 group, cluster, clinical pathways, medical interface group, and Protected Learning Time).
• Opportunity to join the voluntary out of hour's rota.

Location and Community

Come work with us and experience the unspoiled beauty of Shetland, its welcoming community and unique opportunities. Shetland offers a high quality of life with low pollution and crime, good schools, leisure facilities, wildlife and scenery. It is a short flight from the UK mainland. West Mainland Shetland details and living information are available on local resources.

The Westside of Shetland is stunning, with thriving communities and facilities such as a network of community halls, harbours, boating and rowing clubs, and Aith's leisure centre. Read more about the West Mainland: West Mainland area information is available locally.

Contact and how to apply

For more information about joining NHS Shetland's primary care team, please contact: Ms Lisa Watt, Primary Care Manager, NHS Shetland, on , or Dr Deepa Shah, Associate Medical Director, NHS Shetland, at .

Closing date and interviews

Closing date: 30th November. Interviews will be held via Teams week commencing 8th December 2025.

Equal opportunities

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.