Elderly Care GP Specialist

Overview

As the GP lead, you will provide medical care across multiple nursing homes in Leinster, working closely with nursing and care teams to deliver person-centred care to residents. You will manage care for medical card holders under the GMS contract, conduct HIQA-aligned assessments, and offer private care where applicable. The role supports care planning, medication reviews, and end-of-life care, while contributing to service development and quality improvement. This position offers a meaningful remit in geriatric care within a collaborative healthcare group. You will work in a mission-driven environment focused on improving outcomes for older people.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Funding towards further education and professional development
• Employee Wellbeing & Assistance Programme
• Great Place to Work Certified Organisation

Responsibilities

• Provide care to medical card holders under the GMS contract
• Conduct medical assessments in line with HIQA standards
• Provide private care to non-medical card holders
• Support care planning, medication reviews and end-of-life care
• Contribute to service development, research and quality improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• Specialist Registration in General Practice with the Irish Medical Council
• Eligible for a GMS list
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, including at least 1 year in Ireland
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Genuine interest in geriatric care and improving outcomes for older people
• Full clean drivers license

• compassionate patient-centred approach
• excellent communication
• teamwork orientation
• GMS contract knowledge
• HIQA standards adherence
• geriatric care focus

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