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General Practitioner (GMS Eligible) – Eccles Street Clinic, Dublin

Location: Eccles Street Clinic, Dublin 7
Position Type: Permanent, Part-Time (with opportunity to progress to Full-Time)
Salary: From €125,320 per annum pro rata (commensurate with experience)
Sessions: Initially 4 sessions per week (2 days), with scope to increase as the patient list expands
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Eccles Street Clinic is seeking an experienced and motivated General Practitioner to join our growing primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for a GP with a strong background in Irish General Practice and GMS services to take a leadership role in the ongoing development of the practice.

The successful candidate will initially work two days per week, with Wednesday being an essential clinic day. The second working day is negotiable. As the practice continues to grow, there is significant potential for the role to develop into a full-time position.

In addition to delivering high-quality patient care, the successful candidate will lead the practice's Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme and support the implementation of current and future HSE and GMS initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centred primary care services to GMS and private patients.
• Assess, diagnose, treat and manage a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment and management plans.
• Conduct routine health assessments, preventative care reviews and chronic disease monitoring.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with Medical Council and GDPR requirements.
• Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the practice's Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme.
• Ensure compliance with HSE CDM guidelines, reporting requirements and programme targets.
• Support the implementation and development of HSE-funded and GMS-related initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, administrative and allied healthcare colleagues to optimise patient outcomes.
• Contribute to service planning and practice development as the patient list grows.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain Medical Council registration and professional indemnity.
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and clinical audit activities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Irish healthcare regulations, standards and best practice guidelines.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Medical degree (MB BCh BAO, MBBS or equivalent).
• Fully registered with the Irish Medical Council on the Specialist Division for General Practice.
• Eligible for and experienced in providing services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working as a GP within the Irish healthcare system.
• Demonstrable experience managing GMS patients and associated clinical programmes.
• Experience leading or participating in the HSE Chronic Disease Management Programme.
• Strong understanding of HSE primary care initiatives, GMS contracts and chronic disease management pathways.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care and continuous service improvement.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in practice development and growing patient lists.
• Previous involvement in quality improvement, clinical governance or teaching.
• Experience working with practice management systems and electronic health records.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience.
• Full Medical Indemnity Insurance cover provided by the practice.
• Annual Irish Medical Council registration fees paid by the practice.
• Dedicated support for the delivery and management of the HSE Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Programme.
• Access to established administrative and nursing support to assist with patient care and programme delivery.
• Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support and opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive, collaborative and clinically focused working environment.
• Access to a wide range of professional, operational and clinical supports across the Recovery Healthcare network.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in the growth and development of a modern, expanding General Practice.
• Potential to transition into a full-time position as the practice patient list grows.

Working Schedule

• Part-time position (2 days per week initially).
• Wednesday attendance required.
• Second clinical day negotiable.
• Additional sessions may become available as patient demand and practice growth increase.

Eccles Street Clinic is committed to providing exceptional primary care services and welcomes applications from experienced GPs who are passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare within the Irish primary care system.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €125,320.00 per year

Work Location: In person