Job Overview
NHS Highland – Salaried General Practitioner
Ballachulish Medical Practice
Part Time, Permanent – 25.2 hours per week (0.63WTE)
Salary scale £102,168 – £115,167 per annum
Plus
* £5,000 non-superannuable car allowance
* “Golden Hello” incentive is also available to eligible candidates
The Practice
Ballachulish Medical Practice is a friendly, rural practice serving a close-knit community in the Lochaber area. With a practice population of approximately 1,550, our footprint spans North Ballachulish to Kinlochleven, Glencoe, Duror and Appin, including a local nursing home with around 30 residents.
We operate a hybrid dispensing model, with acute medications dispensed in practice and repeats dispensed and delivered to the practice by local Community Pharmacies. We currently operate on EMIS but are scheduled to move to Vision Hosted as part of the planned, national GP IT re-provisioning programme.
The practice is at an exciting stage of growth and development, offering an excellent opportunity to shape services in a supportive, collaborative environment at the heart of a rural community. Strengthening links with our nearest board managed practices, working closely with Community Pharmacies and developing the skill-mix within the clinical team will help to support the resilience of the practice and ensure the continued delivery of safe, sustainable and high-quality patient care.
The Role
* 0.63WTE (3 days per week)
* Working hours are within 08:00 – 18:00, with no out of hours commitment
* Work is shared across the day with a low home-visit rate
You will join a clinical team of 1.38WTE GPs (including this post) and 0.83WTE ANP (new post), contributing to high-quality, patient-centred care in a rewarding rural setting.
The Team
You will be supported by a committed, multidisciplinary team including:
* Supportive administrative and dispensing team led by an experienced Practice Manager
* Health Care Assistant
* First Contact Physiotherapist
* Excellent District Nursing Service
* Close links with palliative care services and local emergency services
* Pharmacy support
* Community Link Worker
The Location
Situated on the shores of Loch Leven and at the foot of the dramatic Glencoe mountain range, Ballachulish is around 20 minutes from Fort William and is set within an area of outstanding natural beauty. The local environment offers the very best of Scotland; ancient rainforest, rugged coastline, spectacular lochs and world‑class mountains. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy walking, climbing, biking and winter sports, you may even be tempted to join a local shinty club.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must:
* Be GMC registered with a licence to practise
* Be on the GMC GP Register (or eligible within 6 months of interview date for GP Trainees)
* Be included on the NHS Highland GP Performers List (or eligible for inclusion prior to commencing in post)
* Hold MRCGP or equivalent qualification
* Be eligible to work in the UK
* Demonstrate commitment to high‑quality, patient‑centred general practice
* Be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team
* Have good IT and clinical systems skills (experience of EMIS desirable; support provided for transition to Vision)
Department Contact
Paul Treon, Clinical Director
paul.treon3@nhs.scot
Laura Bruce‑Low, Practice Manager
laura.bruce‑low@nhs.scot
Aileen Cuthbert, Primary Care Manager
aileen.cuthbert@nhs.scot
Job reference
241106
Closing date
Midnight Wednesday 25th March 2026
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.
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About NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Values
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
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