GP Retainer

Milton Surgery Mountcastle Healthcare Centre 132 Mountcastle Drive South Edinburgh EH15 3LL

A rare opportunity has arisen to join this stable, supportive and friendly team due to our current Retainer GP coming to the end of their programme.

We are looking for 4 sessions per week and start date is negotiable.

We advocate a strong work life balance and are looking for a dynamic, like-minded individual who complements the team and further enhances our resilience allowing us to continue to deliver high quality patient centred care.

We will provide a welcoming and supportive environment to allow the development of any applicant in any stage of their career. We are a supportive and fully sociable and cohesive practice team.

We also offer: -
• Golden Hello payment may be available
• Group membership with MDDUS


Qualifications and requirements: -

• Registered GP with the GMC, possess the right to work in the UK, included on NHS performers list

• Scot GP Retain & Sustain Scheme inclusion (we welcome applicants already approved
onto the scheme, as well as new applicants including newly or soon to be qualified GPs)
The Scot GP Retain & Sustain Scheme provides a safe and protected environment to
maintain a GP’s skills and support GPs to thrive in general practice with mentorship and peer
support. More information is available on the NES website: - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/83559

We are looking for a like-minded individual who complements the team and further enhances our resilience allowing us to continue to deliver high quality patient centred care.  You should be a registered GP with the GMC, possess the right to work in the UK and included on NHS performers list.

We require inclusion on the Scot GP Retain & Sustain Scheme inclusion (we welcome applicants already approved onto the scheme, as well as new applicants including newly or soon to be qualified GPs).

The Scot GP Retain & Sustain Scheme provides a safe and protected environment to maintain a GP’s skills and support GPs to thrive in general practice with mentorship and peer support. More information is available on the NES website: - https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/83559

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter to Elaine Jenkins, Practice Manager, by e-mail to elaine.jenkins@nhs.scot

General contact and informal enquiries to Elaine Jenkins, Practice Manager – 0131 549 7300

Informal visits to the Practice are warmly welcomed

  • Reference:
  • Salary:
  • Work Pattern: Part Time
  • Contract Type:
  • Posted On: 7th July 2026
  • Closing Date: 21st August 2026

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please contact:

Elaine.Jenkins@nhs.scot