The Roxburgh Medical Centre has appointed a temporary General Practitioner (GP) for the next six months, while the search for a full time GP continues.

Roxburgh Medical Services Trust board member Stephen Jeffery said the locum will be on board within the next fortnight.

“Getting a locum for six months has taken the pressure off for now."

He said recruiting a GP has become increasingly difficult, something other rural practices had also struggled with.

"We've been trying to attract a permanent GP for a couple of years now.

“We’ve got a long term nurse practitioner, but we need a GP full time.” 

This is a chance to work in a friendly rural spot while enjoying a wonderful lifestyle, Stephen said. 

The job advert states the role will be very rewarding from both a professional and a lifestyle perspective.

The centre’s current GP Dr Ronald Dittrich is finishing up at the end of February after coming out of semi-retirement to help for the past couple of years. 

The Roxburgh Medical Centre is also currently advertising for a practice manager.

The medical centre is a community based general practice that serves the Teviot Valley families and its seasonal workers, providing healthcare to about 1400 enrolled patients.

For information about the GP and practice manager roles click here. 

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