About the role
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.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Practice Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and be able to demonstrate excellent operational management skills to oversee the smooth running of the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, develop and manage the practice in delivering person-centred, safe and effective care for patients.
About Our Practice Our patient-centred practice serves a list size of 1,820 patients and is supported by a dynamic and collaborative team:
Our Team: Four part-time GPs, a practice nurse, healthcare assistant, reception team and practice manager (this post)
Mallaig Offers a Lifestyle Like No Other Well-connected: Just an hour from Fort William by road, and served by reliable bus and train services, with regular ferries to the Small Isles, Isle of Skye and Knoydart peninsula.
Community Amenities: From charming restaurants to a gym and swimming pool, you’ll find everything you need in this welcoming village.
Family Friendly: Mallaig boasts English and Gaelic nursery, primary and secondary schools, all conveniently located on one campus, with a variety of extra-curricular opportunities to support and inspire young learners.
Natural Beauty: Surrounded by idyllic lochs, stunning beaches and scenic hills, Mallaig is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Informal enquiries to: , or This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role. Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through
About NHS Highland
Putting quality first to deliver better health, better care and better value - The Highland Quality Approach
The population of NHS Highland is 320,000 people and is spread over 32,500 square kilometres, making it one of the largest and most sparsely populated Health Boards in the UK.
NHS Highland is the biggest employer in the region so our staff are also important members of our communities. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
The Scottish Highlands are known world wide as containing some of the nation’s most outstanding natural environment. This also presents some challenges in delivering services. For instance a difficult terrain, rugged coastlines, many remote and rural area, inhabited islands, limited transport and communications infrastructure.
NHS Highland is managed by a Board of Executive and Non-Executive Directors and is accountable to the Scottish Government through the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing.
The Chair and each of the Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.
Executive Directors are the Chief Executive, Medical Director, Director of Public Health, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, Director of Nursing and Director of Finance.
The Board governs our accountability and performance.
Corporate Services These are Highland-wide departments or functions and include Business Transformation; Clinical Governance and Risk Management; Dental Services; e-Health; Finance; Human Resources; Infections, Prevention and Control; Nursing and Midwifery; Pharmacy; Planning and Performance; Procurement; Public Health and Public Relations and Engagement.
Planning, co-ordinating and delivery of services The planning, co-ordination and delivery of services across NHS Highland is managed through Highland Health and Social Care Service and Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership.
About the role
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.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Practice Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and be able to demonstrate excellent operational management skills to oversee the smooth running of the practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead, develop and manage the practice in delivering person-centred, safe and effective care for patients.
About Our Practice Our patient-centred practice serves a list size of 1,820 patients and is supported by a dynamic and collaborative team:
Our Team: Four part-time GPs, a practice nurse, healthcare assistant, reception team and practice manager (this post)
Mallaig Offers a Lifestyle Like No Other Well-connected: Just an hour from Fort William by road, and served by reliable bus and train services, with regular ferries to the Small Isles, Isle of Skye and Knoydart peninsula.
Community Amenities: From charming restaurants to a gym and swimming pool, you’ll find everything you need in this welcoming village.
Family Friendly: Mallaig boasts English and Gaelic nursery, primary and secondary schools, all conveniently located on one campus, with a variety of extra-curricular opportunities to support and inspire young learners.
Natural Beauty: Surrounded by idyllic lochs, stunning beaches and scenic hills, Mallaig is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Informal enquiries to: , or This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role. Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
- For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
- To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
- Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues
- We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain
- Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments
- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland
NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through
About NHS Highland
Putting quality first to deliver better health, better care and better value - The Highland Quality Approach
The population of NHS Highland is 320,000 people and is spread over 32,500 square kilometres, making it one of the largest and most sparsely populated Health Boards in the UK.
NHS Highland is the biggest employer in the region so our staff are also important members of our communities. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
The Scottish Highlands are known world wide as containing some of the nation’s most outstanding natural environment. This also presents some challenges in delivering services. For instance a difficult terrain, rugged coastlines, many remote and rural area, inhabited islands, limited transport and communications infrastructure.
NHS Highland is managed by a Board of Executive and Non-Executive Directors and is accountable to the Scottish Government through the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing.
The Chair and each of the Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the Cabinet Secretary.
Executive Directors are the Chief Executive, Medical Director, Director of Public Health, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Human Resources, Director of Nursing and Director of Finance.
The Board governs our accountability and performance.
Corporate Services These are Highland-wide departments or functions and include Business Transformation; Clinical Governance and Risk Management; Dental Services; e-Health; Finance; Human Resources; Infections, Prevention and Control; Nursing and Midwifery; Pharmacy; Planning and Performance; Procurement; Public Health and Public Relations and Engagement.
Planning, co-ordinating and delivery of services The planning, co-ordination and delivery of services across NHS Highland is managed through Highland Health and Social Care Service and Argyll and Bute Community Health Partnership.