Annan – South West Scotland
Due to the retirement of one of our current partners, we are seeking a GP Partner (6 sessions per week) to join our team in Autumn 2026. We are a four partner training practice providing care for 6700 patients with a mixed urban and rural demographic.
About Us
- A friendly and inclusive practice, combining innovative thinking with the best of traditional family doctor services.
- Young Partners, keen to develop sustainable best practice in patient care.
- Aim to provide equality of access to care for all our patients, continuity of care, and the right to be respected and listened to regarding that care.
- Build and nurture a strong culture of teamwork and support through a wide range of opportunities such as whole practice training days, regular charity events, staff evenings out and daily informal chats over coffee.
- Good working relationship with colleagues across NHS Dumfries and Galloway, including those at nearby Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, the Health Board, and neighbouring Cluster practices.
Permanent Clinical Team
- 4 partners, 1 salaried doctor, 1 ANP.
- 4 practice nurses, 1 HCA.
Allied Health Professionals (D&G Health Board Employees)
- The following visiting practitioners are embedded in the Practice, working as part of the team.
- Community Mental Health Nurses
- Pharmacists
- First Contact Physiotherapist
- Occupational Health
- Immunisations Team for childhood vaccination programme.
- A CTAC clinic runs at the local health clinic for all community treatment services.
- We are supported by, and work closely with, an excellent district nursing team and Community Link workers.
Training Practice
- Among our current team, we have 2 Educational supervisors, a Foundation Year tutor and a ScotGEM supervisor. At any one time we can have up to 3 GPSTs, an FY2 and a ScotGEM There is a whole team approach to supervising and mentoring our doctors in training and students. In 2024 we were Highlighted for Excellence by the ScotGEM programme.
- 2 of our current partners are former trainees here.
- All clinicians are encouraged to pursue their areas of interest and CPD is aided through regular clinical meetings.
- We promote personal and career development in our Administrative Team.
Patient Facing Services
- 15 min appointments are standard.
- Encourage online consulting (eConsult) to ensure patients see the right professional at the right time.
- Flexible mix of F2F and telephone, On the Day and Routine appointments.
- Dedicated supervision time for trainees and students is built into the timetable.
- Provide care for our patients at the local community hospital – usually 1 or 2 at a time.
- No Out of Hours practice commitments but local opportunities exist;
Interested?
- A Golden Hello is available if the candidate meets the HB criteria;
- Start date is negotiable for the right candidate;
- Applications are to be received by 31 Jul 2026 (covering letter and CV) to our practice manager at Sarah.Mann3@nhs.scot.
Please do get in contact with Sarah and she will be happy to answer any queries or to arrange an informal partner discussion or a visit.
About Annan and the local area
Nestled on the banks of the River Annan, this historic market offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, deep history, and an active lifestyle—making it an exceptional place to call home. Known as the “Queen of the Border,” the town prides itself on its welcoming community, bustling independent shops, and strong cultural identity.
The town’s heritage shines through annual traditions such as the Riding of the Marches, a historic celebration reaffirming Annan’s Royal Burgh boundaries—a tradition dating back centuries.
With its position at the mouth of the River Annan on the Solway Firth, there is direct access to the sea, making it ideal for coastal walks, wildlife watching, and sailing. The recently revitalised Annan Harbour now welcomes pleasure craft thanks to community driven dredging work, offering improved access for yachts and trailer sailors two hours either side of high water.
The town continues to invest in its future through ongoing harbour regeneration, enhancing its riverside appeal and unlocking new opportunities for leisure, tourism, and community life.
With its coastal setting, strong transport links, rich traditions, and access to outdoor adventure, Annan is an inspiring place to live and work—where community, culture and landscape come together beautifully.
There is easy access to beautiful scenery, National Parks and a wide range of outdoor pursuits throughout Dumfries and Galloway and the Lake District. Annan sits within easy reach of 7stanes, the world class mountain biking centres spread across southern Scotland, offering trails for beginners through to experts and drawing riders from across the UK. We are only a short distance away from Hadrian's Wall
- Excellent transport links from Annan - 10 minutes to M74 and M6 motorways.
- Carlisle 20 minute drive,
- Dumfries 25 min drive
- Edinburgh 2h drive
- Glasgow 1h 25 drive
- Strong rail links as Annan Station lies on the Carlisle to Glasgow line. The station is just minutes from the surgery on foot.
About Annan / Dumfries and Galloway Walks /The Lake District National Park / World Class Mountain Biking / Annan Sailing Club / Loch Ken / Caerlaverock Wetland Centre
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