What primary care and general practice jobs are available in Edinburgh?

Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent primary care and general practice roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including gp practices, primary care networks, urgent treatment centres. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.

Which employers hire primary care staff in Edinburgh?

Major healthcare employers in and around Edinburgh include NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, NHS Fife, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.

What registration do I need to work as a primary care and general practice professional through Actionus?

You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.

How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?

If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.

How do I get paid for temporary work?

Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

Lothian

Primary Care and General Practice jobs in Edinburgh.

General practice and primary care networks recruit across GPs, practice and treatment room nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, care coordinators and reception teams, frequently at short notice. Actionus supplies primary care staff for sessional, locum, fixed-term and permanent work with registration and DBS confirmed upfront.

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New Edinburgh vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching primary care and general practice role opens in Lothian.

Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

—NHS Lothian
—Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
—Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
—NHS Fife

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Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

GP practices
Primary care networks
Urgent treatment centres
Out of hours and 111 services

Common specialities

GP sessions
Practice nursing
Treatment room
Long-term condition clinics
Care coordination
Practice management and reception

Other roles in Edinburgh

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Occupational Therapist required for a locum position within a dedicated adult social care department. This role involves delivering essential clinical interventions through a mix of site visits and remote administrative work. You will join a professional team focused on enhancing client independence through thorough assessments and equipment prescription.
Falkirk£25 to £45 per hourLocum
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Primary Care and General Practice work in Edinburgh, answered.

What primary care and general practice jobs are available in Edinburgh?: Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent primary care and general practice roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including gp practices, primary care networks, urgent treatment centres. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire primary care staff in Edinburgh?: Major healthcare employers in and around Edinburgh include NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, NHS Fife, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a primary care and general practice professional through Actionus?: You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?: If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?: Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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