Job description

Specialist Trained General Practitioner – West Cork, Ireland

Location: Beara Peninsula, West Cork
Start Date: Immediate (negotiable)
Sessions: 6-8 per week/ 3-4 days per week (flexible)

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Trained General Practitioner to join a highly regarded, traditional family practice located on the Beara Peninsula in West Cork, along Ireland’s world-famous Wild Atlantic Way.

This long-established practice serves a diverse mix of local residents, seafarers, and visiting tourists. The role is ideally suited to a vocationally trained Family Medicine Specialist seeking a rewarding position in a supportive rural community while enjoying an exceptional lifestyle in one of Ireland’s most scenic coastal regions.

About the Practice

• Mixed GMS and private patient base

• Team includes: 1 full-time GP, 1 part-time GP, 2 Practice Nurses, 3 Medical Secretaries, and a Practice Manager

• Fully computerised practice using the Socrates management system

• Excellent administrative, nursing, and management support

• No weekends or out-of-hours commitment required

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Free on-site parking

Lifestyle & Location

The Beara Peninsula offers an outstanding work-life balance with stunning coastal scenery, a welcoming community, and a relaxed pace of life. The area is perfect for families or individuals who enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, sailing, and swimming, as well as rich cultural and historical experiences.

Requirements

• Specialist-trained General Practitioner (MICGP, MRCGP (UK), or equivalent)

• Registered (or eligible for registration) with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) – Specialist Division in General Practice – this is an essential requirement

• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Strong understanding of IMC and HSE standards, guidelines and regulations

• Recent, relevant experience in family medicine / general practice

• Demonstrated interest in men’s health – this is ESSENTIAL

Benefits & Package

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

• Housing provided as part of the overall salary package

• Flexible schedule: 4-8 sessions per week

• Option to earn additional income through participation in the local out-of-hours service

• Opportunity to obtain a GMS number/list following a successful probationary period

• Relocation assistance available

Apply Now

Confidential enquiries are welcome – reach out to Shirley O Sullivan on Whats App to +353 86 8030891