Out of Hours General Practitioner

Role Overview

NHS Scotland has an opening for an Out of Hours General Practitioner within the Inverness OOH Service, operating from Raigmore Hospital. This is a patient-facing post within a supportive and established team, delivering medical care to a broad mix of patients outside standard working hours.

The service is known for its strong focus on high-quality, person-centred care. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary group that includes Advanced Practitioners, GPs, and Nurses. The work can vary significantly, covering both urgent clinical needs and palliative care.

There are 2 posts available, each offering 9.5 hours per week.

Working Pattern

This role is scheduled across out-of-hours periods: Monday to Friday from 18:30 until midnight, and Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 until midnight.

Pay

The salary range is £119,044 to £142,908 per year, paid pro rata.

Additional Information

Applicants must submit their application through the Jobtrain process. A CV should not be uploaded, as it will not be used for shortlisting. The address entered on the form must match the applicant’s current residence and be verifiable through identification documents.

Applications are welcomed from Gaelic speakers. Correspondence will be sent by email, so applicants should enter their email address carefully, monitor inboxes including junk folders, and also keep an eye on their Jobtrain account for updates.

Support for technical issues is available through the Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub. The recommended browsers for completing the application are Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Once submitted, applications cannot be edited.

Some vacancies may be restricted to internal candidates only. Existing staff should ensure their Jobtrain profile correctly shows employment with NHS Highland.

Employer Information

NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland by geography, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute. The organisation employs more than 10,700 people and plays a major role in the local economy. Its culture is built around care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, and quality and teamwork.

Closing Details

Application deadline: 22/07/2026.

Job reference: ES07 225170.

Equality Statement

NHS Scotland is committed to equality, diversity, and the removal of unlawful discrimination. The organisation aims for a workforce that reflects society and for every employee to feel respected and able to contribute fully.