General Practitioner

Salaried General Practitioner for VULNERABLE CHILDREN

Within CHILD HEALTH SERVICES

Permanent

Post 1:
Oban, Child Health (1 Session, 4 Hours per week)

Applications are invited for the post of Salaried General Practitioner for Vulnerable Children within Child Health Services, Argyll & Bute. The post holder will undertake health assessments of children / young people (mainly up to 16 years of age), who are vulnerable as a result of disabilities, chronic ill health, emotional and behavioural difficulties, social disadvantage including those who have been abused or are looked after or accommodated by Argyll and Bute Council.

The role includes acting as Medical Advisor to the Argyll and Bute Adoption and Fostering Panel. The successful candidate will also provide leadership through the development of governance systems within general practices to ensure best outcomes for the most vulnerable children and their families in the local area.

Applicants must have MRCGP or equivalent and be eligible for inclusion on the Primary Care Performers List for NHS Highland.

Further information on NHS Highland can be found at the following link

Enquiries:
Beth Wiseman, Telephone , email - beth.wiseman2t

Please only use the NHS Highland Application form which is available electronically along with the Job Pack by e‑mailing

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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