GP Partnership Vacancy
(6 - 7 sessions)
Due to the upcoming retirement of our Senior Partner, we are offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic GP to join our Partnership.
Strathpeffer Medical Practice is a semi-rural Practice based in the scenic Scottish Highlands. Our main surgery is situated in Strathpeffer with a smaller branch surgery in the nearby town of Dingwall. We are a friendly and enthusiastic team committed to providing good quality patient care whilst recognising the importance of achieving a good work-life balance and maintaining income. We are looking for a likeminded, well-motivated person to join us ideally for 6 - 7 sessions per week from the beginning of April 2026.
The Area and Practice
Strathpeffer is a very attractive Victorian Spa village situated less than half an hour’s drive North West of Inverness. There is an active local community and excellent local schools.
It is ideally situated to take advantage of all that the Highlands has to offer. There are many opportunities in the surrounding area for walking & hiking, mountaineering, curling, skiing, fishing and sailing and so much more, while Inverness offers full range of cultural activities including theatre, dining, cinema and shopping.
The practice boundary sits just north of Dingwall, east of Culbokie, north of Muir of Ord, and reaches to Achnasheen to the west. The practice has a steadily increasing list size and is currently 3800.
The Strathpeffer surgery was purpose-built in 2004. It is a spacious, modern, light and airy building with five consulting rooms, two treatment rooms, a counselling room and administrative space. It is situated in the heart of the community, adjacent to the primary school and community centre. The surgery is open from 8am to 6pm daily, Monday to Friday with the exception of each Wednesday afternoon, which is used for protected learning time, administrative activities and meetings.
The Dingwall surgery is also purpose built and is situated in the centre of the town. There are two consultation rooms and a treatment room. This surgery currently opens Monday afternoon, Wednesday and Friday mornings.
The Practice is fully computerised using the Vision clinical system and Docman. Patients register with the practice and are able to be seen at either surgery. Clinical staff are mainly based in Strathpeffer, each working from the Dingwall surgery a minimum of one session per week.
The Practice works within the South/Mid Operational Unit of NHS Highland. The local secondary care hospital is Raigmore Hospital, which is located less than 30 minutes’ drive away in Inverness.
We are involved in Enhanced Service provision, including alcohol brief interventions, anti-coagulant monitoring, high-risk drug monitoring, contraceptive fittings, minor surgery, minor injuries, anticipatory care, palliative care, DVT management and sexual health. The Practice is committed to undergraduate teaching of senior medical students on a regular basis.
Personnel and Organisation
The practice employs a Practice Manager, a full complement of administrative staff and a nursing team including Practice Nurses, an Assistant Practitioner and a Healthcare Assistant. The nursing team provide core health services, e.g. smoking cessation, health promotion, cervical cytology, contraceptive advice and chronic disease management work for Hypertension, Asthma, COPD, Diabetes and CHD.
Other Health Professionals
The Practice works alongside various members of the community team. Visiting clinicians providing services include Physiotherapy, Community Psychiatric Nurse, Guided Self Help worker, Substance Misuse Nurse, Community Midwives and Health Visitors. The team works closely with the Community Nursing Team, Palliative Care Nurses and Pharmacists.
We are looking for a partner, ideally for 6 -7 sessions but can be flexible and are prepared to wait for the right candidate. This position may also qualify for a Golden Hello Payment and Relocation Costs subject to terms and conditions.
For further information or if you would like to arrange a visit to the practice please contact:
Ellie Coles, Practice Manager – ellie.coles@nhs.scot – 01997 421455
Applications with CV and covering letter to Ellie Coles as above.
Visit www.strathpeffermedicalpractice.co.uk for further information.
Closing date 9th November 2025.