General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) for Kilcreggan and Garelochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute

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Expression of Interest are invited for General Medical Practitioner(s) (GPs) to provide Primary Medical Services under a general medical services contract for patients registered with the Kilcreggan and Gareleochhead Medical Practices, Argyll and Bute. Lot 1: Applications are invited from registered General Medical Practitioners with remote and rural experience to deliver high-quality primary medical services responsive to the needs of the 2,542 registered patients of the Kilcreggan Medical Practice. A separate contract is also available for the 1,847 registered patients of the Garelochhead Medical Centre. Applications are welcome for one or both practices. Out-of-hours service provision is covered at Vale of Leven Hospital, Alexandria through NHS 24. Kilcreggan, located at the southern tip of the Rosneath peninsula in Argyll and Bute in the West of Scotland, is complemented by Garelochhead town at the northern end of the peninsula. Both small communities are recognised for their welcoming hospitality, a strong sense of community, and offer breathtaking views of the River Clyde. Inverclyde is conveniently reachable from Kilcreggan via a 13-minute passenger ferry journey and is just an hour and 10-minute drive to Glasgow City Centre. In Kilcreggan, you can find a pharmacy, café, independent shops and businesses, and a local public house with a delightful menu. For groceries, there’s a supermarket in nearby Rosneath village. The area is also home to the highly-rated Knockderry Hotel. Garelochhead, situated at the top of the Peninsula, features a petrol station and café. If you travel 15 miles to Helensburgh town, you’ll discover two supermarkets, a diverse range of shops, cafes, restaurants, a swimming pool and even a cinema. For more information regarding local amenities, services, and networks, please visit the Argyll and Bute Place 2 B website at abplace2b.scot Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest to Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. On receipt of this we will supply the practice specification and request a business case for submission by 28th June 2024 5 pm, with interviews scheduled in the following week, date to be confirmed. Further information can be obtained by contacting Patricia Morrison, Argyll and Bute HSCP, Primary Care Manager Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot. Additional information: Applicants are invited to submit an expression of interest by contacting to Primary Care Manager, Patricia Morrison patricia.morrison4@nhs.scot by Friday 21st June 2024 5 pm. On receipt of this we will supply the practice specification and request a business case for submission by 28th June 2024 5 pm, with interviews scheduled in the following week, date to be confirmed.