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Job Title: Specialist General Practitioner (GP)

Location: Dundalk, Ireland

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Locum

Recruitment Partner: Xpress Health

About the Role
Xpress Health is seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist General Practitioner (GP) to join a well-established GP practice in Dundalk, Co. Louth. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to a diverse patient population while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary primary care team.The GP will be responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based medical care, managing both acute and chronic illnesses, promoting preventative healthcare, and ensuring continuity of care in accordance with Irish Medical Council (IMC) and HSE standards.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive primary medical care to patients of all age groups.
• Diagnose, investigate, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Conduct face-to-face, telephone, and virtual consultations where appropriate.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with Irish Medical Council and HSE guidelines.
• Develop and implement management plans for patients with chronic diseases including Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, and Mental Health conditions.
• Perform minor medical procedures within the scope of General Practice.
• Interpret laboratory results, ECGs, imaging reports, and other diagnostic investigations.
• Refer patients appropriately to secondary care, specialist services, and allied health professionals.
• Provide preventative healthcare including vaccinations, health screening, travel medicine advice, and health promotion.
• Participate in women's health, men's health, child health, and elderly care programs where applicable.
• Maintain accurate clinical records using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
• Ensure compliance with HSE clinical guidelines, Irish Medical Council ethical standards, GDPR, and practice policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Work collaboratively with Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Administrative Staff, Pharmacists, and the wider multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Participate in Out-of-Hours (OOH) services where required.

Essential Requirements

• Current Irish Medical Council (IMC) Specialist Registration in General Practice.
• Recognised specialist qualification in General Practice / Family Medicine.
• Minimum 2 years' recent experience working as a General Practitioner in Ireland.
• Experience managing GMS and private patients within Irish primary care.
• Excellent diagnostic, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to work in Ireland.
• Professional indemnity insurance (or eligibility to obtain).Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.

Desirable

• Experience using GP Practice Management Systems such as Socrates, Health One, Helix Practice Manager, or similar EMR systems.
• Experience in Out-of-Hours (OOH) General Practice services.
• Interest or experience in chronic disease management clinics.
• Minor Surgery certification.
• Women's Health, Family Planning, or Dermatology experience.
• Substance Misuse treatment certification (advantageous).
• Experience supervising GP Registrars or medical students.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration.
• Modern, fully equipped GP practice.
• Supportive multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD.
• Assistance with onboarding and compliance through Xpress Health.
• Opportunity to work within an established and reputable GP practice in Dundalk, Co. Louth.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €30.00-€40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person