NHS Orkney
Remote and Rural GP (Westray)
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Remote and Rural Island GP
Orcades Practice Westray Branch
Location
Island of Westray
Department
Primary Care Department
Position
Permanent
Job Description
The surgery on the island of Westray is looking for a GP to complete their “small but perfectly formed” team. As a part-time GP, you will have the advantages of working in one of the remote cohesive practices with more time for your patients, seeing them in the context of their lives and working in bite-sized chunks surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife.
Key Responsibilities
- Be a single-handed GP in a wider supportive team of GPs and Nurses
- Be an important part of a small island community
- Work in rotation, usually for 3 weeks at a time, and be on call 24/7, with support from a community nurse
- Provide a routine visiting service to support the Nurse Practitioner led service on the neighbouring island of Papa Westray
- Spice up your regular GP skills with the challenges of pre-hospital emergency care whilst waiting for helicopter evacuation
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Requirements
The post will appeal to an experienced GP who will relish the opportunity of providing holistic care in a remote but supported environment.
Benefits
- Salary £104,253 - £119,198 (dependent on experience) plus 45% enhancement for 24/7 cover plus Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
- 18 weeks plus study and annual leave (18 weeks plus study and annual leave (equates to 21.18 weeks)
- Accommodation provided
About the Location
Westray, with a population of approximately 550, is a branch of the Orcades Practice which consists of six single-handed island practices with GPs and nurses providing 24/7 healthcare to the smaller islands of Orkney. Weekly videoconferences enable clinicians to share knowledge and experience to overcome professional isolation and provide strong peer support.
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Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity, Orkney offers unique wildlife, amazing scenery, and a real opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. There is something for everyone; state-of-the-art leisure facilities, various clubs and societies, and an excellent education system creates our strong community spirit.
To find out more about living and working on the Islands of Orkney go to: https://youtu.be/AD24d9JJLmI
How to Apply
If we have piqued your interest, we would love to hear from you and are happy to chat about our experiences to see if this might be the job you are looking for. Please contact Westray GP on 01857 677209 or Rose Rendall, Business Support Officer.
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