Salaried General Practitioner

Job Description

Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Salaried General Practitioner to join a supportive primary care team serving a close-knit community in the beautiful Shetland Islands. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and develop specialist clinical interests while enjoying a unique island lifestyle.

Salary: £86,889 - £129,538 per annum, depending on experience

Position: Salaried General Practitioner (GP)

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours per week (1 WTE)

Setting: Primary Care / General Practice

Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Deliver comprehensive general medical services to patients within the local community.
• Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Provide continuity of care and build effective relationships with patients.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, advanced practitioners, nurses and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team and palliative care meetings.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and professional conduct.
• Develop specialist clinical interests with support from the wider team.

For this role, we're looking for someone who has;

• Appropriate qualifications and registration to practise as a GP in the UK.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamworking abilities.
• A commitment to safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
• A flexible, enthusiastic approach to community-based general practice.

What benefits are on offer?

• Salary of £86,889-£129,538 per annum.
• Relocation assistance of up to £8,000.
• Full-time salaried GP opportunity.
• Support to develop specialist clinical interests.
• Dedicated multidisciplinary team support.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful community impact.
• Outstanding island lifestyle and natural surroundings.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
• Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you're happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.