<div><p>Riverside Medical Practice, Musselburgh Primary Care Centre, Inveresk Road, Musselburgh EH21 7BP</p><h3>Contract Details</h3><ul><li>Maternity cover GP – fixed term salaried contract up to Aug 2027, shorter periods considered</li><li>Up to 8 sessions available – speak to us to discuss your preference for days and number of sessions</li><li>£11,795 per session</li><li>Unfortunately we are not able to offer sponsorship at this time</li><li>Vision practice</li></ul><h3>Role Overview</h3><p>If youre a GP who wants to provide high‑quality care in a community with high health needs – and also wants work‑life balance – this could be the place for you.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><p>GP workload at Riverside is carefully managed, including:</p><ul><li>20 15‑minute face‑to‑face appointments per day, plus two telephone slots</li><li>Shared duty doctor days and home visit days, supported by a specialist paramedic</li><li>Access to pre‑bookable phone and face‑to‑face slots for patient follow‑up
</li><li>Dedicated daily time for administrative tasks</li></ul><p>Same‑day care is supported by CWIC Direct, a nurse‑led self‑referral local health board team located next door, and direct access to local health board‑run MSK, CTACS and mental health services.</p><h3>Team & Support</h3><p>We have a stable team of 50 staff members, including full‑time GPs, chronic disease nurse specialists, a specialist paramedic, treatment room nursing, phlebotomy, a substance use nurse, and a pharmacy team. Emergency support is provided by a specialist paramedic and other team members with well‑stocked kits.</p><h3>Benefits</h3><p>Located near Edinburgh City Centre and East Lothian’s beaches, the practice is housed in a purpose‑built health centre with plentiful consulting rooms, a kitchen, a sun terrace, and onsite parking. New GPs receive a settling‑in period covering practice processes and IT. Sweet treats and welcome boxes are provided, and regular staff events are planned.</p><h3>Professional Development</h3><p>As an accredited training practice, we offer mentoring, CPD time built into the working week, and opportunities to undertake quality improvement projects with support from GP partners.</p></div>