Albyn Medical Practice

23/10/2026

**SERVICE UPDATE - FRI 23RD OCT**

Due to absence within our clinical team, we had had to turn off eConsults for the morning. We may be able to re-open them this afternoon.

If your query is non-urgent, please consider waiting until later when eConsults re-open to get in touch with the Practice.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

21/10/2026

Good afternoon everyone, due to issues with our internet connection, we are experiencing issues with our phone lines and have had to shut down eConsults.

NHS Grampian are currently working on a resolution and our eConsults may get switched back on later. Please keep an eye on our website.

Thank you for your patience while our team navigate this.

16/10/2026

** CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSESSMENT **

Some of you may have received a text message or will be due to receive one inviting you to attend for a cardiovascular assessment. This is a Scottish Government-funded initiative that has specific patient eligibility.

At Albyn, we have almost 4000 patients eligible for this initiative however we only receive funding for approximately 3.5% of this patient group. We will unfortunately have to cap the appointments once we have reached our target.

I would therefore encourage you to contact the Practice and book an appointment if you are interested in taking part. Please note that this is only available to eligible patients who have received an invite.

31/08/2026

✨We are recruiting!✨

We are currently recruiting for a full-time and permanent Medical Administrator role. This role will offer a hybrid way of working, with time being split in the reception team doing front-of-house reception work alongside medical administration responsibilities.

We are ideally looking for someone with GP practice experience, and in particular, experience on Vision 3 software.

Salary will be dependent on experience.

Some of the administration duties will include but not be limited to; chronic disease recalls, deductions, summarising/coding and any other adhoc admin that is required from the clinical or management team.

If you are interested in the role, please apply by submitting a CV alongside a covering letter to;

Lauren Hogg
Practice Manager
[email protected]

Closing date; Fri 21st Sept

19/08/2026

🩺STAFF TRAINING - THURS 20TH AUG

From 2pm on Thurs 20th August, the Practice will be closed to allow for staff training. Our eConsult service will also be closed during this time.

We will re-open at 8am on Friday morning.

If you are requiring urgent medical assistance that cannot wait until we re-open on Friday, there will be an emergency-only service available.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

05/08/2026

✨ A Thank You from Albyn Medical Practice ✨

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all our patients for their patience, kindness and understanding following our recent system migration.

We are pleased to say that the migration itself went smoothly, and patient information transferred successfully. However, as with any new system, there is a significant learning curve, and our team is continuing to learn more every day as we become familiar with new processes and ways of working.

At present, some areas of our usual work have had to take a back seat while we focus on the day-to-day running of the practice and ensuring patients continue to receive the care and support they need. Please be assured that we are working hard to return to normal service as quickly as possible.

We understand that this can sometimes be frustrating, and we ask for your continued patience as our knowledge and confidence with the new system grows. Our staff are doing their very best, and we greatly appreciate the support and understanding that so many of you have shown.

📧 Online Prescription Service Update
Unfortunately, the rollout of the online prescription service has not gone entirely as planned. We have been made aware that some patients have not received the email invitations that were due to be sent. This issue is outwith the practice's control.
If you have not yet received your email, please contact us at:
📩 [email protected]
Please include your full name, date of birth and the email address you would like linked to your account, and we will arrange for the information to be resent.

Thank you once again for your patience, understanding and support while we navigate this transition. Your kindness towards our team is very much appreciated.

💙 The Albyn Medical Practice Team

30/07/2026

Today's the day...

Our new clinical software changes today. What does this mean for our patients? For a short period of time, we will remain unable to assist with routine queries while our team work through the backlog of data. We will be unable to book appointments until we have created the appointment system, which may take a couple of days. We will continue providing an Urgent Care service for those who require acute medical assistance urgently.

Our team may take longer than usual to handle your query while they navigate a new interface and new processes. Please be patient with them.

Our phone lines will close this afternoon between 12-2pm to allow our team some respite and catch up time.

Thank you for your understanding and support. It does mean a lot.

29/07/2026

We are seeking a locum GP to cover maternity leave later this year. If you are interested, or know of anyone who might be, please get in touch to learn more.

📢 GP Locum Opportunity (Maternity Leave Cover | Albyn Medical Practice, Aberdeen

🗓️ 12-Month Fixed-Term Post
⏰ 6 Sessions per Week
🚀 Starting November 2026 (earlier start may be considered)

Albyn Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic and committed GP Locum to join our friendly, supportive team for a 12-month maternity leave cover position. While this position is initially fixed-term, there may be scope for the role to develop into a more permanent position.

🏥About Us
We are a well-established city centre practice serving approximately 12,200 patients in Aberdeen. We offer convenient on-site parking and benefit from being closely located to a range of local amenities and transport links.

Our clinical team consists of 8 GPs and 3 Nurses (1 prescribing ANP, 1 prescribing NP, 1 treatment room nurse). We also benefit from a wide range of attached professionals, including CTAC, First Contact Physiotherapist, CPN, Pharmacology Team and other multi-disciplinary professionals. Our experienced and dedicated administrative team provide excellent support to clinicians, helping to ensure efficient workflows and a manageable workload.

The Role
✅ 6 sessions per week
✅ Fixed-term maternity leave cover for 12 months
✅ Planned start in November 2026 (earlier start may be considered)
✅ 15-minute appointments
✅ Minimal home visits
✅ Use of Hosted Vision clinical software
✅ eConsults integrated into appointment management
✅ Care Navigation model in place to ensure patients access the most appropriate service
✅ Workloads are shared across a supportive and collaborative GP team, with a dedicated triage hub helping to manage and distribute same-day demand effectively

What We Offer
✅Supportive and collaborative GP team
✅Well-established multidisciplinary working
✅Strong administrative support
✅Modern clinical systems and workflows
✅Flexible approach to working days
✅Excellent city-centre location with staff parking available
✅Accredited teaching and training practice, supporting both undergraduate medical students and postgraduate GP training, with opportunities to contribute to education and mentorship

Salary
💷 Competitive locum remuneration

📧 Interested or want to find out more?
Contact Lauren Hogg, Practice Manager at [email protected]

29/07/2026

Order prescriptions online?

If you order your repeat prescriptions online, you should receive a text message today from us advising that you will receive an email tonight encouraging you to register for "Patient Facing Services". This is the new version of online prescription ordering to go alongside our new clinical software.

If you wish to continue ordering prescriptions online, you must follow the guidance provided in the email. Your account will not automatically transfer over.

Please do check your junk and spam folders.

If you do not currently order prescriptions online, but would like to, please enquire from 3rd August onwards.

28/07/2026

NHS Grampian's GP Walk-In Centre offers on-the-day care for minor illnesses and health concerns that would normally need a GP appointment.

Before attending, please check whether the service is right for your needs and view the latest opening times, as these may change from week to week.

www.nhsgrampian.org/gpwalk-in-centres