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Clinical Lead Senior General Practitioner


Job Location:

Virginia - Ireland

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 19 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are establishing a new primary care medical practice in Ireland and are seeking an experienced General Practitioner / Family Medicine Specialist to take on the role of Clinical Lead.

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced doctor who would like to combine clinical practice with a leadership role in the development of a modern primary care service.

The successful candidate will work as a practising GP while also helping to shape clinical standards workflows patient services and the future development of the practice.

Candidate Requirements

Completed recognised vocational training in General Practice / Family Medicine within the EU

Hold a recognised specialist qualification in Family Medicine / General Practice

Ideally 5 or more years of post-training GP experience

Experience working independently in a primary care setting

Strong clinical decision-making skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Interest in practice management and clinical leadership

Eligible for registration with the Irish Medical Council Specialist Division in General Practice

Willing to relocate to Ireland on a long-term basis

Experience in management teaching quality improvement chronic disease management or practice development would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general medical services to private and eligible public patients

Act as Clinical Lead for the practice

Help establish clinical governance and operating procedures

Support the development of patient pathways and clinical protocols

Work closely with nursing and administrative staff

Support recruitment and mentoring of additional doctors

Contribute to the development of the practices GMS and private patient services

Help develop a high-quality efficient and patient-focused primary care service

Package

Long-term permanent employment

Performance-related / profit-sharing remuneration

Relocation assistance

Support with Irish Medical Council registration

Support with the practical relocation process

Opportunity to play a significant role in developing a new medical practice

Potential longer-term progression depending on performance and agreed structure