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General Practitioner (GP) role in Carlow

  • On-site
    • Carlow, Leinster, Ireland
  • Medical

Job description

Family Doctor / General Practitioner (GP) – Excellent Opportunity in Carlow

Our client is seeking an experienced, patient-focused General Practitioner to join our growing primary care team on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a GP with extensive experience within the Irish healthcare system to lead the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across both the practice population and our associated nursing home services. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in the development and implementation of the practice's Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme and other HSE-funded and GMS initiatives.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the continued growth and strategic development of primary care services within the practice and its wider network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive, evidence-based primary care services to GMS and private patients.

  • Deliver ongoing medical care and clinical oversight to residents in partner nursing homes.

  • Conduct scheduled nursing home visits and additional visits as clinically required.

  • Lead the practice's HSE Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme, ensuring achievement of programme targets and compliance requirements.

  • Support and implement HSE and GMS initiatives, including preventative care and chronic disease pathways.

  • Develop and manage patient-centred treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions.

  • Work collaboratively with nursing staff, allied health professionals, administrative teams and external healthcare providers.

  • Maintain accurate, timely and compliant clinical documentation.

  • Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and audit activities.

  • Support the strategic development and growth of the practice's community-based healthcare services.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Medical degree (MB BCh BAO, MBBS or equivalent).

  • Specialist Registration in General Practice with the Irish Medical Council.

  • Fully eligible to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme.

  • Minimum of five years' post-training experience working within Irish General Practice.

  • Demonstrated experience managing GMS patient populations.

  • Experience delivering or leading HSE Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programmes.

  • Strong understanding of HSE primary care initiatives, GMS contracts and chronic disease pathways.

  • Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in nursing home medicine, elderly care and complex chronic disease management.

  • Experience leading service development and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Interest in population health management and integrated community care.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of €114,200 – €135,000 per annum.

  • Full Medical Indemnity Insurance cover.

  • Annual Irish Medical Council registration fees paid by the organisation.

  • Ongoing support for the delivery and development of the HSE Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme.

  • Access to a broad range of clinical, operational and professional supports across the Recovery Healthcare network.

  • Dedicated nursing and administrative support.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support and career development opportunities.

  • Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.

  • Travel allowance for nursing home and community visits.

  • Opportunity to play a significant leadership role in the continued growth and development of the practice.

  • Company pension

  • On-site parking

  • Sick pay

If you are a qualified GP seeking a rewarding long-term opportunity with excellent career prospects and practice support, we would love to hear from you.

Job requirements

  • Medical degree (MB BCh BAO, MBBS or equivalent).

  • Specialist Registration in General Practice with the Irish Medical Council.

  • Fully eligible to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme.

  • Minimum of five years' post-training experience working within Irish General Practice.

  • Demonstrated experience managing GMS patient populations.

  • Experience delivering or leading HSE Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programmes.

  • Strong understanding of HSE primary care initiatives, GMS contracts and chronic disease pathways.

  • Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

  • Full clean driving licence and access to own transport.

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