Muirs, Kinross KY13 8FP
Orwell Medical Practice is seeking to appoint a salaried GP/GPs to deliver up to 8 GP sessions per week. This may suit one individual or a number of colleagues looking for a position with a lower sessional commitment.
About us
The Practice cares for around 5200 patients from Kinross, Milnathort and the surrounding picturesque rural hamlets and villages.
We are a friendly, patient-focused and well-established Practice that believes in nurturing a positive, supportive environment where colleague wellbeing is a priority, teamwork and collaborative working are essential and a positive life-work balance is integral to our values.
We pride ourselves on being a progressive, forward-thinking team, supported by an exceptional group of multi-disciplinary professionals.
At the heart of our practice is a strong commitment to continuity of care. We prioritise building strong relationships with patients and their families, ensuring consistent care and better health outcomes. We firmly believe that continuity in care helps improve patient satisfaction, enhances trust, and leads to more personalised and effective treatment.
We welcome medical students to work alongside us, supporting and contributing to the growth and development of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
What We Offer
We're offering a supportive, dynamic and inspirational work environment in one of the most stunning locations in Scotland, Perth and Kinross-shire.
We have worked hard to ensure that the day-to-day work of our clinicians is achievable, allowing the job to be enjoyable, ensuring resilience in the team whilst delivering safe and effective care.
Our bespoke Digital Triage service model has been developed to manage increased patient demand and allow clinicians to manage their workload and clinical day. We want the working day to be manageable and successful, and for all colleagues to get home to their families on time.
1. Purpose-built Health Centre environment
2. Friendly and supportive team
3. Protected admin time
4. Vision and DocMan IT systems
5. Regular half-day practice closures for staff training, team building and well-being
6. Monthly team meetings
7. Practice-funded social events
8. Friday breakfast rolls (which have become sacrosanct!)
9. Free on-site parking
10. Flexible working patterns
11. Competitive Annual Salary
12. BMA Terms and Conditions
13. Professional MDDUS indemnity provided by the Practice
14. Clinical team is supported by a dynamic, well-structured management and administrative team that is skilled in health navigation and workflow, allowing the smooth and efficient running of the practice.
We encourage everyone to take opportunities to develop other interests to enhance their day-to-day general practice and contribute to the development of the practice. This might include:
15. GP training, and work placements for Medical students, pharmacists, and nurses.
16. Women's/Mens health clinics
17. Specialist Dermatology clinics
18. Minor surgery and joint injections
Why Kinross?
Kinross is steeped in history and surrounded by natural beauty including the Ochil Hills, making it a highly sought-after town that regularly appears as one of the top ten best places to live in Scotland.
Local retailers include convenience and artisan shopping options, supermarkets, banks as well as cafes, hotels, and fine dining establishments. For further shopping facilities and recreational activities, Dunfermline and Perth can both be reached in around 20 minutes.
For active lifestyles, the Kinross Community Campus houses a dance studio, an indoor climbing wall and a gym, whilst a swimming pool and squash courts can be found at Loch Leven Leisure Centre. Outdoor enthusiasts are also spoiled for choice as Loch Leven Nature Reserve is famous for its varied birdlife and excellent trout fishing, and the surrounding countryside provides wonderful walking, cycling, riding and golfing opportunities.
Primary and secondary schooling are provided in Kinross, with Kinross High School widely recognised as one of the best comprehensive schools in the country. Private schooling options within a fifteen-mile radius include Dollar Academy, Glenalmond, Craigclowan, Strathallan and St Leonards.
Whilst we are enveloped by stunning countryside, we are only five minutes from the M90, providing swift access to many of Scotlands major cities. There is a park and ride service offering express national bus services and local services to Edinburgh, Glasgow Perth and Dunfermline. The Rail Network is accessible at Cowdenbeath, Dunfermline, Inverkeithing and Perth. Edinburgh International Airport is a short 40-minute drive away, with regular flights to both UK and global destinations.
We have numerous local golf courses in the neighbouring villages and we are within easy reach of world famous courses such as Gleneagles and those in St Andrews in the Kingdom of Fife, which is filled with historic wonders, charming coastal villages, beaches and beauty spots and a range of excellent restaurants.
What Were Looking For
Were seeking people who share our passion for delivering patient-focused, high-quality care and nurturing a strong team ethic, where every member of the practice team is valued, trusted to do their work and is supported to learn, grow and develop.
Whether you're an experienced GP looking for a new challenge or someone considering a smaller weekly sessonal commitment, we would love to hear from you. We are passionate about a high standard of health and well-being for our staff and our patients and we are looking for someone who will share this vision and thrive with us.
We would welcome the opportunity to meet interested applicants and introduce you to the extended team. We would also be happy to arrange taster sessions to provide candidates with the opportunity to get greater insight into our ways of working and what matters to us.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and want to join a supportive, forward-thinking practice, please do get in touch.
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