Rural Acute GP – Barra and Vatersay
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- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 40
- Hours / week
- 40
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a GP to join a 2C medical practice on the Isles of Barra and Vatersay. The role involves providing primary care, urgent and unscheduled care, and community hospital medical cover at St Brendan's Hospital. The successful candidate will be a self-reliant and motivated GP, supported by a multi-disciplinary team and medical colleagues. This post is ideal for experienced GPs or those earlier in their careers looking to expand their clinical skills in a remote, yet supported, environment.
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Job reference:
258860
Salary:
Salaried GP (£77,160 - £115,167)
Job closing date:
06/10/2026
Job Type:
Medical and Dental
Location:
St Brendans Hospital
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
40
Job posted date:
08/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Western Isles
Department:
Medical Staffing
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Rural Acute GP – BARRA AND VATERSAY
GP DOCTOR GRADE
£79,861 to £119,198 plus 40% enhancement
Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,461 per annum
41 days Annual Leave per annum
Fixed Term Post for 12 months
The Isles of Barra and Vatersay offer a warm welcome and are teeming with life, activity and culture.
It is in this unique, safe and idyllic location that a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a GP to join our established 2C medical practice.
We are ready and excited to welcome a GP with a sense of adventure and a passion for remote and rural medicine to escape the rat race and embrace a healthier work-li
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