For employers in Scotland
GP recruitment for practices in Scotland.
Keep appointments available and build the services your patients need. Discuss the GP role, the sessions you need covered and what would make the right doctor stay.
Make the practice and community part of the offer
An unfilled GP role can mean fewer available appointments or extra sessions for existing partners. Whether the practice serves a city neighbourhood, rural community or island population, candidates need to understand the clinical work and how the rota is supported.
Set out salaried or partnership arrangements, session commitments, NHS and private work, cover during leave, and any travel between sites. For rural or island appointments, explain actual out-of-hours duties, access to referral services and any confirmed relocation support.
Reach GPs who are considering their next move
A vacancy advert only reaches doctors who see it and choose to apply. Medica’s candidate-led approach starts with conversations about clinical interests, location, sessions and timing. Your practice is introduced when those preferences match the role, with the doctor’s agreement before their details are shared.
Agree a realistic route to starting
For NHS general practice in Scotland, confirm GMC registration with a licence to practise, entry on the GP Register and the relevant Scottish Health Board performers list requirements. Registration, work rights and the practice’s appointment checks should be settled before a start date is agreed.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help when advertising has not found a suitable GP?
Yes. We can discuss the requirement with doctors whose preferences and timing may fit, including those considering a move without applying to your advert. Availability depends on the role and market; introductions are not guaranteed.
What should we include in our recruitment brief?
Share the location, sessions, remuneration or partnership terms, patient mix, clinical support, essential experience and target start date. Tell us which elements are flexible.
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What does your practice need?
Share the role, location, working pattern and timing. We will discuss the search and the next practical step.