Work as a GP in scenic Western Norway

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Would you like to work in a well-organised GP practice with experienced colleagues, close access to specialist healthcare, and excellent opportunities for outdoor activities?

On behalf of a municipality in Vestland County, we are recruiting a family medicine specialist for a permanent position in a modern and well-established GP practice.

This is an opportunity to join a supportive professional environment where quality of care, collaboration, and continuity for patients are highly valued. The practice is located in a scenic area of Western Norway, surrounded by mountains, lakes, and fjords, with easy access to both outdoor activities and urban amenities.

About the position

You will join a GP practice consisting of three experienced GPs and one resident doctor. The available patient list currently includes approximately 800 patients, with the possibility of gradually increasing the list size if desired.

The municipality places great emphasis on creating a positive working environment and maintaining a strong professional community with skilled colleagues and experienced support staff.

The position includes:

• Responsibility for your own patient list
• Diagnosis, treatment, and long-term follow-up of patients of all ages
• Preventive healthcare and chronic disease management
• Up to 20% municipal medical duties
• Participation in an organised out-of-hours emergency service rotation

Emergency care services

The municipality participates in an intermunicipal emergency care collaboration involving five municipalities. The emergency clinic is located next to the local hospital and operates from dedicated facilities.

• The service includes responsibility for:
• Out-of-hours emergency care
• Municipal acute care beds (KAD)
• Emergency medical communication centre
• The clinic is staffed by qualified healthcare personnel around the clock, providing a well-supported working environment during emergency shifts.

We offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Annual salary of approx. NOK 1.6 million for specialists, plus additional compensation for emergency service duties
• A well-established GP practice with experienced colleagues
• Strong professional support and collaboration
• Good opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Assistance with relocation and practical arrangements when moving to Norway
• Free Norwegian language training
• Support throughout the authorisation process

About the area

The position is located in a municipality in Vestland County, one of Norway's most spectacular regions. The area is known for its fjords, mountains, glaciers, and excellent opportunities for hiking, skiing, cycling, and fishing.

The community offers schools, cultural activities, sports facilities, and a wide range of local services. The location also provides good transport connections to larger towns and cities in Western Norway.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are specialists in family medicine / general practice (GP)
• Hold a valid medical licence and specialist recognition from an EU/EEA country
• Have good English language skills
• Are motivated to learn Norwegian
• Have good communication and collaboration skills
• Wish to establish a long-term career and life in Norway

Why Norway?

General practitioners play a central role in the Norwegian healthcare system and are responsible for the long-term follow-up of their own patients. Norwegian healthcare is characterised by high professional standards, collaborative working environments, and a high degree of professional autonomy.

Norway also offers excellent opportunities to combine a medical career with a balanced lifestyle, family life, and access to nature.

Interested?

We would be happy to tell you more about the position and life in Norway. Please contact us for a confidential conversation or send us your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

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