Salaried GP
Heilendi Practice
Kirkwall
Orkney
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and forward-thinking team as a 6-8 session salaried GP. Why join our team? We offer a unique, varied job description with the opportunity to work within our team of 4 GP practices with a total list size is around 5500. Our main surgery is based within the recently built Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney.
Two smaller branch surgeries are located on the islands of Shapinsay and North Ronaldsay which involves an enjoyable short ferry or plane commute from Kirkwall. These surgeries provide an opportunity to practice in a rural Primary Care setting with the support from a resident ANP. Daisy Villa Medical Practice is a 20 minute drive from Kirkwall with a supportive and experienced team on site.
- We are a GP training practice who value delivering high quality, patient-centred care.
- Strong supportive team ethos with regular team meetings and daily team coffee breaks. Protected weekly administrative time. We encourage GPs to develop areas of interest and promote ongoing training and professional development.
- Our current team comprises of 4 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 1 GP retainer, 1 ANP, 3 PNs, 1 HCA and an experienced and friendly administrative team. We also have the support of the wider PCIP team.
- With breathtaking views, beautiful beaches, excellent schools and leisure facilities it’s no surprise that Orkney has frequently been voted the best place to live in Scotland.
- Salary is in line with the BMA pay scale and is dependent on experience. Golden Hello scheme may apply.
To apply please send a covering letter and your CV to the contact details below. We would also welcome any informal enquiries prior to application. To do so please contact Babs Womack (Practice Manager), Heilendi Practice on 01856 888270 or email ork.heilendi@nhs.scot.
Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025
Salaried GP
Heilendi Practice
Kirkwall
Orkney
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and forward-thinking team as a 6-8 session salaried GP. Why join our team? We offer a unique, varied job description with the opportunity to work within our team of 4 GP practices with a total list size is around 5500. Our main surgery is based within the recently built Balfour Hospital in Kirkwall, Orkney.
Two smaller branch surgeries are located on the islands of Shapinsay and North Ronaldsay which involves an enjoyable short ferry or plane commute from Kirkwall. These surgeries provide an opportunity to practice in a rural Primary Care setting with the support from a resident ANP. Daisy Villa Medical Practice is a 20 minute drive from Kirkwall with a supportive and experienced team on site.
- We are a GP training practice who value delivering high quality, patient-centred care.
- Strong supportive team ethos with regular team meetings and daily team coffee breaks. Protected weekly administrative time. We encourage GPs to develop areas of interest and promote ongoing training and professional development.
- Our current team comprises of 4 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 1 GP retainer, 1 ANP, 3 PNs, 1 HCA and an experienced and friendly administrative team. We also have the support of the wider PCIP team.
- With breathtaking views, beautiful beaches, excellent schools and leisure facilities it’s no surprise that Orkney has frequently been voted the best place to live in Scotland.
- Salary is in line with the BMA pay scale and is dependent on experience. Golden Hello scheme may apply.
To apply please send a covering letter and your CV to the contact details below. We would also welcome any informal enquiries prior to application. To do so please contact Babs Womack (Practice Manager), Heilendi Practice on 01856 888270 or email ork.heilendi@nhs.scot.
Closing Date: Friday 25th July 2025
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This advert is for Salaried GP with NHS Orkney in Kirkwall, North of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jun 2026.
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