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- Job reference: 253690
- Salary: Salaried GP (£77,160 - £115,167)
- Job closing date: 27/07/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Various
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 400
- Job posted date: 13/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
- Department: LOTHIAN UNSCHEDULED CARE SERVICE
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
Salaried GPs Lothian Unscheduled Care Service
Reference - 253690
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 Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based in various.
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
Telephone: 0131 537 9154
Email: 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
- Evidence of ability to take full responsibility for patient management
Desirable
- Ability to ‘teach’ both clinical and non-clinical staff
Motivation
Essential
- Evidence of patient focused care
- Effective and efficient use of resources
- Mature outlook and excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of development of service improvement
- Clear commitment to role development
Team Working
Essential
- Evidence of teamwork with colleagues in own and other disciplines
- Able to organise time efficiently and effectively
Desirable
- Able to motivate colleagues
Teaching and Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit projects
Desirable
- Designing and effecting audit
Academic Achievements
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant research, publications or presentations
Post Specific Experience
Essential
- Well-developed interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of appropriate Primary and Community Care services which support patients with care close to home
- Ability to work in a complex environment including multi-tasking
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of anticipatory care planning
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- General practitioner (GP) with GMC registration
- Evidence of regular and satisfactory appraisal
- Learning and continuous professional development
- MRCGP or equivalent
- Experience within a primary care setting
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This advert is for Salaried GPs Lothian Unscheduled Care Service with NHS Lothian in Edinburgh, East of Scotland, Scotland. It is listed as a General practitioner Medical doctor General Practitioner role. The advertised salary is £77,160 - £115,167. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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