General Practitioner

Nhsayrshireandarran; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lerwick is seeking a Salaried GP to join their practice. This position offers competitive salary ranging from £83,950 to £125,157 per annum, depending on experience, with additional benefits such as relocation assistance and island allowance. The role involves working with a growing multidisciplinary team and a strong focus on sustainability. Ideal candidates will be supported in their special interests and join a welcoming community in Shetland.

Benefits

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified General Practitioner.
• Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to develop special interests and participate in out-of-hours duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP services in Lerwick GP Practice.
• Collaborate with the community mental health and community nurse teams.
• Contribute to a training practice focused on learning and development.

Job description

Position Details

Salaried GP in Lerwick GP Practice (Ref: 236498)

Substantive post

Up to full time (40 hours) available (part time applications welcome)

Salary £83,950 - £125,157 Per Annum (depending on experience)

+ 2% local supplement

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (all pro‑rata for part‑time positions)

A Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

Why Join Us

Experience the unspoiled beauty of Shetland, its welcoming community and its unique opportunities.

Work with an ever‑growing multidisciplinary team (MDT) that includes an in‑house pharmacist, physiotherapist and Advanced Nurse Practitioner team.

Practice works closely with the Community Mental Health and Community Nurse teams located within the same building.

Training & Development

We are a training and retainer practice placing a strong emphasis on learning and development.

Special Interests & Out of Hours

If you have a GP special interest you would like to develop, there are opportunities to join the voluntary out of hours rota.

We can work with you to help develop your special interest.

Sustainability

The practice is serious about sustainability, practices nature prescribing and has a fully electric fleet of vehicles for patient visits, including our very popular electric bike.

Life in Shetland

Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland.

Read more about living and working in Shetland at www.shetland.org and https://www.shetland.org/life.

Read the stories of two of our very own GPs:
https://www.shetland.org/blog/a-modern-way-of-working-and-an-easy-commute
https://www.shetland.org/blog/shetland-gp-medical-community

Application Process

Contact Ms Lisa Watt, Primary Care Manager, NHS Shetland, on 01595 743209 or Dr Tracey Williamson, GP at Lerwick Health Centre, on 01595 693201.

Closing date: 8th February 2026

Interviews will be held via Teams week commencing 16th February 2026

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.