Job details
- Job reference: 250406
- Salary: Current Salary will apply
- Job closing date: 30/06/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Eyemouth Health Centre
- Employment type: Locum
- Hours Per Week: 1 day per week
- Job posted date: 03/06/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
- Department: Eyemouth Medical Practice
GP Wanted for Long-term Locum
Friday cover essential
Immediate start
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. Three GP Partners, three salaried GPs, one PCIP ANP, two Practice Nurses, First Contact Physiotherapist, Practice employed Pharmacist with support for NHS Borders Pharmacotherapy hub 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:
- Long-term locum to cover a full day on a Friday may be additional cover required.
- 15 minute appointments as standard, generous balance of clinical and admin time.
- BMA model contract.
- Share of visits
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.
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.
For more information on the Practice/Local area go to:-
- https://www.eyemouthmedicalpractice.co.uk/
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Eyemouth-Medical-Practice/61565396798439/ or
- https://www.visitberwickshirecoast.co.uk/
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.
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