British Medical Journal
Job title:
General Practitioner
Company
British Medical Journal
Job description
An exciting opportunity to develop and improve services for 4,326 patients in North-West area of Edinburgh has arisen due to a desire to return a directly managed practice to an independent contractor. This is the first of a number of opportunities that will be available this calendar year.The vacancy would suit those who want to lead a primary care team as it develops new ways of working and grows its patient list; at the same time as continuing to provide and improve traditional Primary Care services.Currently the practice operates from a purpose built, Health board leased premises in the Parkgrove area of the city that will be available to the new service provider.The practice area covers both a large established population as well as new residents attracted to the many new homes in the area.For informal enquiries please contact Dr Jeremy Chowings, Deputy Medical Director Primary Care NHS Lothian:Applicants should meet the criteria to be eligible to provide General Medical Services in Scotland.Further details are available on the Public Contracts Scotland website
by clicking the Apply button.Applicants should register as a supplier
and applications should be lodged electronically by noon on 7 April 2025.CompanyAboutNHS Lothian is the second largest health board in Scotland serving the fastest growing population. We cover four local authority areas, including the city of Edinburgh. As one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, we invest approximately £1.6 billion a year in protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our permanent workforce of over 28,000 delivers a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services to a population of over 850,000 people. We have 21 hospitals, 119 GP practices, 182 community pharmacies, 173 general dental practices and 127 optometry practices. As a regional centre, we also provide some services for patients in neighbouring areas and we are a national centre of expertise for other specialties, serving people across Scotland.
We have recently invested in a brand-new children’s hospital, the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People, and a new state of the art Department for Clinical Neurosciences. Now is also an exciting time to join our ophthalmology and oncology teams as we embark on plans to invest significant capital into building leading treatment and research centres.Living in the LothiansEdinburgh and the Lothians are all home to ample amenities, beautiful countryside and rich history. With museums, castles, beaches, markets, plenty of activities for the family, shops, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife – all on your doorstep – there truly is something for everyone here.
Edinburgh, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is consistently named one of the best cities in the UK to live in and people come from all over the world to visit. The city hosts the annual Festival Fringe and world-famous Hogmanay events and has great transport links, being home to Scotland’s busiest airport and the UK’s second largest train station.
- Waverley Gate,
2-4 Waterloo Place,
Edinburgh,
EH1 3EG
Expected salary
Location
Edinburgh
Job date
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:34:19 GMT
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