Rural GP Position

Lochgilphead Medical Centre, Mid Argyll Community Hospital & Integrated Care Centre, Blarbuie Road, Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8JZ

An exciting opportunity to achieve work-life balance and a more varied medical practice on the beautiful Argyll coast, 90 miles from Glasgow and 35 miles from Oban, Lochgilphead Medical Centre is the ideal location for a GP looking for the next challenge.

We are a friendly and supportive team of 8 GP Partners, looking after 6670 patients in the Lochgilphead area, sharing a new hospital building with the inpatient ward and emergency department that we provide medical cover to. With district nurses, AHPs, clinical pharmacists, social work and visiting specialists we provide maximal continuity of care in a uniquely well-integrated clinical team.

Considerable flexibility would be available regarding sessional commitment, partner vs salaried status, and degree of involvement with integrated care and OOH.


• Excellent income, Golden Hello of £10K
• Pre-pandemic telephone triage system, very rare home visits
• 15 min appointments
• Passionate about education and training – weekly CPD, excellent study leave,
GP training practice
• Training centre for the GMC Credential in Remote and Rural Healthcare
• Excellent opportunities to develop special interests (minor surgery, sexual
health, women’s health)
• As featured on Channel 4’s GPs: Treating Rural Britain!

Informal enquiries/applications with CV to the Practice Manager: donna.gibson5@nhs.scot

Lochgilphead Medical Centre, PA31 8JZ. Tel: 01546 462001

  • Reference:
  • Salary: Competitive
  • Work Pattern: Full Time
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  • Posted On: 24th November 2025
  • Closing Date: 2nd January 2026

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please contact:

nhsh.lochgilpheadmanager@nhs.scot