General Practitioner- MICGP

Specialist General Practitioner (Full-Time)Location: Co. CarlowContract: Permanent, Full-TimeThe OpportunityA 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 DutiesDeliver 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 RequirementsSpecialist Registration in General Practice with the Irish Medical Council.Eligibility to provide services under the General Medical Services (GMS) Scheme.Irish ExperienceStrong 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 & ExperiencePrevious 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.BenefitsCompetitive 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.