Posted 9 days ago
Description
Job Description
Currently, we have an excellent opportunity for a Salaried General Practitioner to join a supportive primary care team serving a close-knit community in the beautiful Shetland Islands. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and develop specialist clinical interests while enjoying a unique island lifestyle.
Salary: £86,889 – £129,538 per annum, depending on experience
Position: Salaried General Practitioner (GP)
Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week (1 WTE)
Setting: Primary Care / General Practice
Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland
Your key responsibilities will be;
- Deliver comprehensive general medical services to patients within the local community.
- Assess, diagnose and manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
- Provide continuity of care and build effective relationships with patients.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, advanced practitioners, nurses and wider multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team and palliative care meetings.
- Maintain high standards of clinical practice, patient safety and professional conduct.
- Develop specialist clinical interests with support from the wider team.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;
- Appropriate qualifications and registration to practise as a GP in the UK.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamworking abilities.
- A commitment to safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
- A flexible, enthusiastic approach to community-based general practice.
What benefits are on offer?
- Salary of £86,889-£129,538 per annum.
- Relocation assistance of up to £8,000.
- Full-time salaried GP opportunity.
- Support to develop specialist clinical interests.
- Dedicated multidisciplinary team support.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful community impact.
- Outstanding island lifestyle and natural surroundings.
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
- Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
- Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
- A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
- Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals.
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