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Job details
- Job reference: 253833
- Salary: Please see advert
- Job closing date: 29/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: NHS Lothian
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 16
- Job posted date: 14/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: LUCS
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.
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian including Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre
Reference : 253833
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, part time (16 hours per week) post based in NHS Lothian including Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Hayley Harris Clinical Director LUCS
0131 537 9152
or
Hayley.Harris@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
NHS Lothian
NHS Lothian including Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre
Reference : 253833
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
Applications are welcome for the above Fixed Term, part time (16 hours per week) post based in NHS Lothian including Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre.
More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.
For an informal discussion please contact:
Dr Hayley Harris Clinical Director LUCS
0131 537 9152
or
Hayley.Harris@nhs.scot
If viewing from an external site, please visit https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.
We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
Person specification
Ability
Essential
- Ability to take full responsibility for independent management of patients
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with patients and team members
- Ability to work at pace in high-pressure unscheduled situations with complex multitasking
Experience
Essential
- Currently working in Lothian Unscheduled Care Service in a salaried or sessional position
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Primary and Community Care services
- Understanding of issues related to providing urgent health care
- At least 1y working as a GP
Desirable
- Experience in providing GP services to patients in walk-in clinics or other urgent care settings
Motivation
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to patient-focused care
- Continuous professional development and life-long learning
- Effective and efficient use of resources
Team working
Essential
- Ability to work in a team with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Ability to organise time efficiently and effectively
- Reliability
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to motivate and support colleagues
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of commitment to learning and continuing professional development
Circumstances of Job
Essential
- Will be required to work in LUCS PLUS (walk-in clinics) and may be required to work at any of NHS Lothians’ other LUCS bases or LUCS PLUS sites
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Evidence of research publications in peer reviews journals relating to urgent care
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GMC registered general practitioner (GP)
- Licence to practice
- MRCGP or equivalent experience
- Evidence of regular and satisfactory appraisal
- Eligible for NHS Lothian’s Performers’ List
- Learning and continued professional development
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