Specialist Family Medicine doctor

Specialist General Practitioner (Full-Time)

Location: Co. Carlow
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity

A well-established and expanding General Practice in Co. Carlow is seeking an experienced General Practitioner to join its clinical team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This position offers the opportunity to combine traditional family medicine with nursing home care while playing a key role in the delivery and ongoing development of chronic disease services. The successful candidate will work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to the local community.

The role would suit a GP who is confident managing both GMS and private patient populations and who enjoys contributing to service improvement and innovation within primary care.

Main Duties

• Deliver comprehensive primary care services to both GMS and private patients.
• Provide medical support and clinical oversight to residents of affiliated nursing homes.
• Undertake regular nursing home visits as part of planned patient care.
• Support and further develop Chronic Disease Management programmes in line with HSE guidelines.
• Manage acute presentations, preventative healthcare and long-term medical conditions.
• Work closely with nursing, administrative and allied healthcare professionals to ensure integrated patient care.
• Ensure clinical records and patient documentation are maintained to a high standard.
• Participate in clinical governance, audit activities and quality initiatives.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of services and care pathways within the practice.

Essential Requirements

• Specialist Registration in General Practice with the Irish Medical Council.
• Eligibility to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme.
• Irish Experience
• Strong experience caring for GMS patient populations.
• Experience working within HSE-funded Chronic Disease Management programmes.
• Good understanding of Irish primary care services and GMS structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full clean driving licence and access to transport.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in nursing home medicine.
• Interest in elderly care and management of complex chronic conditions.
• Experience participating in quality improvement or service development projects.
• Interest in community-based and integrated healthcare services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Medical indemnity cover provided.
• Irish Medical Council annual registration fee paid.
• Dedicated nursing and administrative support.
• CPD and ongoing professional development support.
• Travel allowance for community and nursing home visits.
• Company pension scheme.
• Sick pay.
• On-site parking.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a progressive primary care team in Co. Carlow, providing rewarding community-based care while helping shape and develop services for patients across both General Practice and nursing home settings.