Career Opportunities — Barclay Medical Practice
Barclay Medical Practice · Careers · NHS Scotland

Career
Opportunities

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team delivering high-quality care across our communities throughout central Scotland.

At Barclay Medical Practice we are always keen to hear from enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are passionate about the future of primary care — whether you are a clinician, administrator, or operational professional.

Even without a current vacancy, we welcome speculative CVs and are happy to arrange informal visits or discussions about working with us.

14
Practice sites across central Scotland
~120k
Patients we serve
4
Divisions — Glasgow, West Lothian, Edinburgh
Why Join Barclay?

We are committed to a positive, professional working environment where every member of the team feels valued and supported to grow.

Supportive Teams

Collaborative, engaged colleagues across clinical and administrative roles — committed to each other as well as their patients.

Patient Focused

Everything we do is orientated around improving patient access, care quality, and experience across our communities.

Forward Thinking

A modern organisation investing in digital tools, innovation, and quality improvement — constantly improving how primary care works.

Career Development

Genuine progression from entry-level roles through to senior clinical, management, and leadership positions across four divisions.

We are happy to arrange informal discussions or site visits for anyone interested in learning more — we want to make sure it is the right fit for you as much as for us.
Why Join Barclay as a Clinician?

We offer a supportive, forward-thinking environment with the benefits, flexibility, and professional culture to make general practice sustainable and fulfilling long-term.

8.6
Weeks leave per year
MDU
Fees paid for contracted sessions
A competitive salaried GP package with NHS Pension (SPPA) access, paid MDU fees, dedicated study leave, and real opportunities to develop specialist interests and leadership experience.
What We Offer
Competitive salaried GP package with NHS Pension (SPPA) access
8.6 weeks of leave per year and dedicated annual study leave
Paid Medical Defence Union fees for contracted sessions
Ongoing CPD support and opportunities to develop specialist interests
Leadership experience and involvement in innovation and service development
Flexible working across a multi-site organisation with a supportive peer network
Modern digital systems and enhanced contractual sick pay scheme
A Modern General Practice Environment

We are a large, multi-site organisation across Glasgow and Lothian, focused on innovation, multidisciplinary team working, clinician wellbeing, and sustainable general practice. Our teams work alongside pharmacists, ANPs, paramedics, mental health professionals, and experienced operational teams.

Flexibility & Professional Development

We work collaboratively with clinicians to create sustainable arrangements that support patient care and personal wellbeing. We actively encourage CPD, specialist interests, training and mentoring, leadership development, and participation in quality improvement — with genuine progression as the organisation grows.

Our Team, In Their Own Words

We survey our GP workforce regularly. Our most recent survey of 28 GPs in May 2026 reflects high scores across every measure and a team genuinely proud of what has been built here.

4.57
Overall experience
28
GPs surveyed
Our GP team rated their overall experience at Barclay 4.57 out of 5 — with consistently high scores across work–life balance, feeling supported, and career progression.
4.57
/ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Work–Life Balance
4.39
/ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Manageable Workload
4.57
/ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Feeling Supported
4.61
/ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Career Progression
4.57
/ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Overall Experience

"The ethos of Barclay has been refreshing and revolutionary in the world of general practice."

GP — May 2026

"Barclay is a great team to work for. So much has been achieved — we have a huge opportunity to shape the future of primary care."

GP — May 2026

"The team is welcoming and supportive. I feel positive and excited about opportunities for career progression."

GP — May 2026

"Although Barclay is a big practice, each site retains a small team feel."

GP — May 2026

"Great colleagues and a shared goal to do the right thing by our patients."

GP — May 2026
Download GP Team Feedback Report
Roles We Recruit For

We recruit across clinical, administrative, and operational teams at all levels.

GPs and GP Registrars — salaried and partner-track opportunities across all four divisions
Advanced Nurse Practitioners & Practice Nurses — chronic disease management and acute care
GP Paramedics — home visiting and urgent same-day care
Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians — within our centralised prescription hubs
Mental Health Clinicians — crisis and long-term mental health support
Healthcare Assistants — phlebotomy, ECGs, and chronic disease clinics
Reception & Administrative Staff — patient contact and coordination
Practice Managers & Site Leads — operational leadership across our four-division structure
How to Apply

Apply via NHS Scotland Jobs for advertised roles, or submit your CV speculatively and we will be in touch when a suitable role arises. Your data is handled in line with our applicant privacy notice.

1
Apply or submit CV

Via NHS Jobs for live roles, or our website for speculative applications.

2
Initial review

We review all applications and hold speculative CVs on file for future opportunities.

3
Interview

In person or via video call, with a skills assessment for some roles.

4
Offer & onboarding

Subject to references and occupational health — with full induction support.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Submit your CV and a covering letter and we will be in touch when a suitable opportunity arises.