Family medicine specialist to Ireland

Are you a specialist in family medicine looking for new professional experiences in Ireland?

On behalf of GP clinics and out-of-hours services in Ireland, we are recruiting specialists in family medicine for assignments of varying duration, including both shorter locum positions and longer-term engagements. For many doctors, this is an excellent opportunity to gain international experience, develop professionally within a new healthcare system and work in an English-speaking environment.

The role is particularly suitable for physicians who enjoy broad clinical variation and close patient contact in primary care. For the right candidate, this may also be an opportunity to experience life as a travel doctor, while exploring everything Ireland has to offer in terms of culture, nature and lifestyle.

About the position

As a specialist in family medicine in Ireland, you will work in primary care, either at a GP clinic or within out-of-hours services providing urgent care outside normal clinic opening hours.

Most GP clinics in Ireland are privately run but publicly funded through the GMS scheme (General Medical Services), in addition to private patients who pay for consultations themselves. This creates a varied working day with a high patient flow and good opportunities for flexibility.

You will treat patients of all ages and manage both acute and chronic medical conditions. The role involves independent consultations, diagnosis and treatment, long-term follow-up and collaboration with practice nurses, administrative staff and other healthcare professionals.

Typical responsibilities

Consultations with patients of all age groups presenting with both acute and chronic conditions

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of medical conditions

Follow-up of patients with chronic diseases requiring continuity of care

Preventive medicine, health advice and management of lifestyle-related conditions

Referral to specialist care when required

Collaboration with pr