Salaried GP (maternity leave leading to a permanent role)

1 Muirhouse Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4PL

We are looking for a 4 session GP (days to be negotiated but Wednesday and Thursday preferred) starting in early September 2026 to cover maternity leave for our GP retainer. Our intention is to make the post permanent in 2027 for the right candidate and subject to the ongoing availability of enhanced GP funding.

Muirhouse Medical Group is a friendly and thriving practice with over 20,500 patients, 9 partners and 11 salaried GPs in the north of Edinburgh. We are involved in GP and Foundation training and teaching medical students.

We offer:

  • Competitive salary of over £11,000 per session plus medical indemnity cover
  • Friendly and positive team approach – GPs meet twice daily for coffee and informal discussions.
  • Family friendly ethos - GPs generally start at 9am and leave before 6pm each day
  • Regular educational meetings
  • Monthly practice social events organised by our Social Committee

Amongst the staff of over 60 people are Physiotherapists, ANPs, Mental Health Nurses, a team of Practice Nurses, a team of pharmacy staff, Counsellors and a large number of administrative and support staff.

If you would like to apply, please email your CV to our Practice Manager, Austin Flynn, at: austin.flynn@nhs.scot. Similarly, if you have any preliminary queries, please use that email address to provide us with a contact number so that Austin can call you.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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  • Work Pattern: Part Time
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  • Posted On: 22nd July 2026
  • Closing Date: 31st August 2026

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please contact:

austin.flynn@nhs.scot