Rural GP Position

NHS Forth Valley; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Lochgilphead seeks a General Practitioner to join a supportive team of partners caring for 6,670 patients. Located in a new hospital setting, this role offers excellent income, remote rural living, and flexible commitments in an integrated care environment. Interested candidates can apply via email to the Practice Manager.

Benefits

Golden Hello of £10K

Excellent opportunities for education and training

Flexible sessional commitment

Qualifications

• Passionate about education and training with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity for developing special interests in areas like minor surgery and sexual health.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to a diverse patient population in Lochgilphead.
• Engage in weekly CPD and support GP training.

Job description

Lochgilphead Medical Centre, Mid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre, Blarbuie Road, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8JZ

An exciting opportunity to achieve work-life balance and a more varied medical practice on the beautiful Argyll coast, 90 miles from Glasgow and 35 miles from Oban, Lochgilphead Medical Centre is the ideal location for a GP looking for the next challenge.

We are a friendly and supportive team of 8 GP Partners, looking after 6670 patients in the Lochgilphead area, sharing a new hospital building with the inpatient ward and emergency department that we provide medical cover to. With district nurses, AHPs, clinical pharmacists, social work and visiting specialists we provide maximal continuity of care in a uniquely well-integrated clinical team.

Considerable flexibility would be available regarding sessional commitment, partner vs salaried status, and degree of involvement with integrated care and OOH.

Benefits

• Excellent income, Golden Hello of £10K
• Pre‑pandemic telephone triage system, very rare home visits
• 15 min appointments
• Passionate about education and training – weekly CPD, excellent study leave, GP training practice
• Training centre for the GMC Credential in Remote and Rural Healthcare
• Excellent opportunities to develop special interests (minor surgery, sexual health, women’s health)
• As featured on Channel 4’s GPs: Treating Rural Britain!

Informal enquiries/applications with CV to the Practice Manager: [e-mail]

Lochgilphead Medical Centre, PA31 8JZ. Tel: [phone]

🌳🏞🏞 - Remote rural

Reference:

Contract Type: Permanent

Posted On: 24/11/2025

Closing Date: 02/01/2026

How To Apply: [e-mail]