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.
What We Offer You

Whether you are a clinician or joining our admin and operational team, we have built an environment where people feel genuinely supported and able to grow.

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.
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Competitive package

Salaried GP package with NHS Pension (SPPA) access

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8.6 weeks leave

Generous annual leave plus dedicated annual study leave

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MDU fees paid

Medical Defence Union fees covered for contracted sessions

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CPD & development

Support for learning, specialist interests, and leadership

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Peer network

Supportive colleagues and experienced management team

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Modern systems

Digital tools and innovative models of care across our sites

Innovation in primary care Multidisciplinary team working Clinician wellbeing Sustainable general practice Service quality & consistency
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance

We work collaboratively with clinicians to create sustainable working arrangements — supporting both patient care and personal wellbeing, with flexibility across our multi-site organisation.

Professional Development
CPD and learning opportunities
Development of specialist interests
Training, mentoring and leadership pathways
Involvement in innovation and service development
NHS
Pension access
14
Sites across Scotland
Our admin and operational teams are the backbone of Barclay. Valued, supported, and central to everything we do — with real progression pathways and a genuinely collaborative culture.
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Competitive salary

Fair pay with NHS Pension (SPPA) access where applicable

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Generous leave

Annual leave entitlement that grows with your service

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Enhanced sick pay

Contractual sick pay scheme linked to length of service

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Career progression

Clear pathways for development as the organisation grows

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Supportive team

Inclusive culture with regular development discussions

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Modern workplace

Digital tools and well-equipped multi-site working environments

Collaborative working Inclusive workplace culture Staff wellbeing focus Stable & growing organisation Multi-site organisation
Flexibility & Balance

We work collaboratively with staff to create sustainable working patterns — valuing work-life balance and supporting our teams both inside and outside the workplace.

Learning & Growth
Regular development discussions and training
Involvement in service improvement
Leadership pathways for motivated staff
Real opportunity in a growing organisation
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
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Work–Life Balance
4.39
/ 5
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Manageable Workload
4.57
/ 5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Feeling Supported
4.61
/ 5
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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.

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Apply or submit CV

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

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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.

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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.