Salaried GP

Job Description

Overview

Become a GP in spectacular Shetland

GP Opportunities in Brae Health Centre (Ref: 244022)

40 hours per week

Salary £83,950 – £125,157 per annum (depending on experience) (inc of 2% local supplement)

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

A Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000 available

About the role

NHS Shetland is looking for a full time GP to deliver healthcare in the village of Brae in the beautiful North Mainland. Applicants will be enthusiastic and dynamic and will revel in the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the 2400 strong community served by Brae Health Centre. The Brae practice uses EMIS PCS, with a Pharmacy also based in the Health Centre building. The Primary Care Pharmacy team provide excellent support, and there are regular MDT and palliative care meetings with the wider team.

The core role includes providing medical services in a non-dispensing practice, supported by dedicated staff, which comprises GPs, ANPs, Community Link Workers, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers and the Practice Admin team. The successful candidate will also be supported to develop their specialist interests.

About the location

The Shetland Islands are home to 23,000 people, an abundance of wonderful wildlife, breath-taking natural beauty and a thriving, forward-looking and welcoming community. Shetland has a rich cultural heritage while also being home to dynamic creative industries and a buoyant local economy.

Among the outstanding coastal landscapes, you will find bustling communities served by exceptional facilities including highly regarded schools, eight well-equipped leisure centres and a state-of-the-art cinema and arts venue.

The North Mainland of Shetland is stunning. The area is made up of thriving communities, served by a network of community halls. There are several small harbours, as well as boating and rowing clubs and Brae has its own leisure centre.

Shetland is an excellent place for family life, where youngsters can have the freedom to explore and have fun in a safe environment, alongside studying at one of our excellent schools.

What colleagues say

Shetland is a fantastic place to be a GP, with medics who have already made the move sharing what it is like to live and work in the isles. For more information, see the Shetland life pages.

How to apply

If you would like to find out more about the exciting chance to join NHS Shetland’s dedicated primary care team, please contact Dr Angus Sim on , or Loretta Thompson, Practice Manager, on , or Lisa Watt, Primary Care Manager, NHS Shetland, on .

Closing date: 19/04/26

Interviews will be held via Teams

PVG – Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Equal opportunities – In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.