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.

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.

Specialist GP/Family Doctor role in Carlow

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