'Best job' GP quits his post on island.DOCTOR John Currie John Currie was a U.S. soccer player who earned two caps with the U.S. national team in 1937. His first game with the national team in a 7-2 loss to Mexico on September 12, 1937. His second game was two weeks later, a 7-3 loss to Mexico.[1] quit the "best GP job in Britain" yesterday - leaving islanders anxiously awaiting news of his replacement. John has held the post of GP on Colonsay in the Hebrides for 10 years but is leaving to be nearer family on the mainland. The post he is leaving has a lot to recommend it, including a newly renovated house with stunning views, only 123 patients and the natural beauty of the island's beaches. The deadline for applications is Saturday and NHS NHS abbr. National Health Service NHS (in Britain) National Health Service Highland have arranged locum locum /lo·cum/ (lo´kum) [L.] place. locum te´nens , locum te´nent a practitioner who temporarily takes the place of another. cover for the next three months. John said yesterday: "There has been interest in the post but I don't know how many, I have shown three people around the practice and I sincerely hope they get the right person." Andrew MacGregor, secretary of Colonsay Community Council, said: "Some people were worried there might not be a replacement but everybody at NHS Highland has accepted that we need a doctor. "They have got to like living in this sort of environment. They are on their own and are on call 24/7. If they are used to a city practice, they are in for a culture shock." CAPTION(S): LEAVING: Dr Currie |
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