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Salaried GP, Edinburgh Access Practice

Employer
NHS Lothian
Location
City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Access Practice
Closing date
4 Apr 2023

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Sector
General Practice, GP (salaried)
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time
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Job Details

To deliver the provision of Personal Medical Services to vulnerable homeless people, participate in the strategic development of the Practice, participate in audit of service delivery, and contribute to the integrated work of Health, Housing and Social Work Services. 

 

Try a different kind of general practice. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GP to join our friendly and committed team. We aim to provide holistic care and adapt new ways of working to support those experiencing homelessness. The Access Place is a unique service providing joined up primary care, housing and social work. We have strong links with organisations serving homelessness including hospital in-reach and Milestone House – offering a place to stay with intensive support between hospital and home. There are often opportunities to advocate for homelessness to policy makers at both local and national level as well as at conferences and via research ties with the University of Edinburgh.

The post is 20 hours and 50 minutes per week. 

 

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About

NHS Lothian is the second largest health board in Scotland serving the fastest growing population. We cover four local authority areas, including the city of Edinburgh. As one of the largest healthcare organisations in the UK, we invest approximately £1.6 billion a year in protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our permanent workforce of over 28,000 delivers a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services to a population of over 850,000 people. We have 21 hospitals, 119 GP practices, 182 community pharmacies, 173 general dental practices and 127 optometry practices. As a regional centre, we also provide some services for patients in neighbouring areas and we are a national centre of expertise for other specialties, serving people across Scotland.
We have recently invested in a brand-new children’s hospital, the Royal Hospital for Children & Young People, and a new state of the art Department for Clinical Neurosciences. Now is also an exciting time to join our ophthalmology and oncology teams as we embark on plans to invest significant capital into building leading treatment and research centres.

Living in the Lothians

Edinburgh and the Lothians are all home to ample amenities, beautiful countryside and rich history. With museums, castles, beaches, markets, plenty of activities for the family, shops, restaurants and a vibrant nightlife – all on your doorstep – there truly is something for everyone here.
Edinburgh, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is consistently named one of the best cities in the UK to live in and people come from all over the world to visit. The city hosts the annual Festival Fringe and world-famous Hogmanay events and has great transport links, being home to Scotland’s busiest airport and the UK’s second largest train station.

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