Job Title: Assistant Scheme Director

Reporting to: Scheme Director or nominee

Contract type: 3-year fixed term contract and 6-month contract (maternity leave cover)

Time Commitment: Part time, 3.5 sessions per week

Salary: Sessional Rate

Location: North Dublin Training Scheme (Blanchardstown)

Application deadline: 12pm on Monday 9th November 2026

Expected start date: January 2027

About The Irish College of GPs

The Irish College of GPs is the professional body for general practice in Ireland. Please visit our website for more information: Irish College of GPs

Job Purpose

The Assistant Scheme Director is a member of the educational team for an individual GP Training Scheme, delivering high standard coordinated training for doctors undergoing specialist training in general practice. Additionally, the Assistant Scheme Director assists the Scheme Director in the promotion of coordinated training of a high standard within the training scheme. The duties of this post may vary from time to time as the needs of the Irish College of GPs evolve and change.

Key Result Areas

Undertake the full range of duties required when carrying out teaching, assessing and facilitating small-group sessions with trainees (both face-to-face and virtually, as appropriate).
Assist with curriculum planning, including the development of teaching materials and resources at scheme level. Undertake curriculum delivery through small group and plenary teaching and facilitation.
Actively promote reflective practice and professionalism among trainees. Provide personal support and trainee mentorship.
Undertake trainee assessments and manage formative and summative feedback relating to these assessments.
Regularly monitor and support trainee progression, including their educational portfolio, by providing guidance and intervening appropriately when needed.
Contribute to the competency progression review process.
Contribute, when required, to the development of assessment instruments.
Provide GP Trainer and hospital supervisor support and assist with the management of the delivery of day release, including monitoring of trainee attendance.
When not engaged in teaching, undertake a range of responsibilities such as quality assurance activities (e.g. visits to GP practices and hospital teaching sites), contributing to the continuous improvement of the training scheme, participating in trainee selection supporting curriculum evaluation, and contributing to national committees.
Collaborate and co-operate with the Scheme Director and the National Programme in the performance of any assigned duties.
Participate in professional development activities and annual performance reviews/job chats
Expected to attend both educational conferences for scheme directing teams each calendar year, with attendance at a minimum of one being mandatory.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, expertise, and competencies:

Eligibility, Experience and Qualifications

Essential:

If resident in Ireland and a fully qualified GP:

Must have MICGP and be a current member of the College in good standing.
Be registered with the Irish Medical Council of Ireland on the Specialist Division for General Practice.
Be enrolled on and in compliance with the Irish College of GPs Professional Competence Scheme.
Must currently hold a part-time clinical appointment in general practice in Ireland, equivalent to at least three sessions per week and you will be required to continue to meet these criteria if appointed. You must also have held such an appointment within the past two years.

If resident outside of Ireland: (please contact hr@icgp.ieif this applies to you)

Eligible for MICGP.
Eligible to register with the Irish Medical Council of Ireland on the Specialist Division for General Practice.
Must enroll on and comply with the Irish College of GPs Professional Competence Scheme if appointed.

All applicants:

Extensive experience of GP training either in Ireland or internationally.
Familiarity with the GP Training Curriculum, the vision for National Specialist Training Programme, and demonstrable commitment to the continuous improvement of the Training Programme.
A demonstrable record of leadership and management in postgraduate medical education/ training.
Higher qualification in medical education / health professionals’ education (or equivalent).
Excellent communicator, with demonstrated capability to effectively manage interactions with key stakeholders.
Demonstrable experience in quality assurance in higher education.
Demonstrable innovative, adaptable, and flexible approach to continuous improvement and project work.
Familiarity with the relevant region is desirable.
A strong interest in social medicine is desirable.

Behavioural competencies

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work well in a team.
Self-motivated and be able to work off your own initiative, apply common sense, and be proactive.
Ability to handle a varied workload and at ease with delivering to tight timescales.
Proven track record of successful leadership, ability to motivate others.

The Irish College of GP’s is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and employees receive equal treatment regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, membership of the Traveller community, or any other protected characteristic under Irish equality legislation. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the job application and interview process. Please email hr@icgp.ieto discuss any accommodations required.

GP Training Assistant Scheme Director North Dublin

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