Our medical practice opened in 1853 and has a proud tradition of serving the local community. Over the years the practice has expanded to cope with the growing number of patients and staff. We now have over 10,500 patients in Bothwell, Uddingston, Viewpark and Bellshill. We operate from an attractive building with suitable access for those with a disability.
Our aim is to provide a high quality, caring and personal health care service to the whole patient population. The practice has always thought of itself as being progressive and innovative in its approach to health issues and patient care. We intend to remain at the forefront of new developments, both in clinical and organisational advances. All member of staff are dedicated to practice teamwork and the constant flow of information and communication through all levels of our organisation.
We are proud to be a training practice. In conjunction with NHS Education for Scotland we train GP Speciality Trainee (GPST) doctors all year round. A GPST is a fully qualified doctor, typically with several years’ hospital experience, who is preparing to enter general practice by working in a practice before moving on to a permanent post. This training takes 3 years with 18 months based in the practice and 18 months in the hospital. During the hospital months, our trainers are still supervising the GPST.
As well as the GPSTs we also welcome Foundation Year 2 doctors (FY2) into our practice as part of their training. This is part of the FY2’s rotation and each doctor trains with us for 4 months.
