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General Practitioner

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Are you a dedicated GP looking for a rewarding role in a unique and supportive setting? Discover life and practice in the Falkland Islands, where your skills are valued and your lifestyle elevated.

General Practitioner
Stanley, Falkland Islands

  • Full time (10 sessions per week)
  • Monday – Friday (8am – 4:30pm) 
  • Fixed-term contract for 2 - 4 years
  • £125,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

The King Edward VII Memorial Hospital is the main healthcare facility in the Falkland Islands, delivering both primary and secondary care. With a focus on quality and continual development, the hospital is equipped to provide a broad scope of services and is currently planning exciting expansions. Our culture fosters professional growth, giving clinicians time and resources to provide high-quality care while developing areas of special interest.

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated General Practitioner to join our friendly and professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver comprehensive GP care to residents and visitors
  • Lead chronic disease management clinics and audit care outcomes
  • Review and improve clinical systems and protocols
  • Provide urgent care to foreign nationals and short-term visitors
  • Undertake medical assessments and reports
  • Maintain accurate, high-quality patient records
  • Contribute to teaching, clinical governance, and service development
  • Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team
  • Uphold professional standards and contribute to quality improvements

Benefits:

You’ll enjoy a generous benefits package and a unique lifestyle, including:

  • Base salary of £125,000
  • Relocation allowance to support your move
  • Free flights for you and dependants at start/end of contract, plus annual return flights
  • 41 days of paid leave (30 annual + 11 public holidays)
  • Up to 10 days study leave per year
  • Subsidised, high-quality accommodation
  • Favourable tax regime compared to the UK

The Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking for a collaborative and adaptable GP with a strong track record of delivering excellent care. You should be motivated to innovate, improve systems, and work effectively in a remote healthcare environment. About you:

  • Full registration with the UK’s GMC (or equivalent recognised by FIG)
  • Minimum 5 years' recent GP experience
  • Familiarity with evidence-based chronic disease management
  • Experience in multidisciplinary team environments
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Competence in clinical IT systems and patient records
  • A resilient, empathetic, and proactive approach
  • A full, valid driving licence

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today, and you will be directed to the company website to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

Other suitable skills and experience include Primary Care Physician, Family Medicine Doctor, Rural GP, Remote Medicine Practitioner, NHS GP, Urgent Care Physician, Community Health Doctor, Military GP, Clinical Lead GP, Chronic Disease Specialist