General Practitioner / Clinical Lead GP

General Practitioner / Clinical Lead GP

Letterkenny Medics Private Medical & Aesthetics Clinic

Location: Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
Salary: €120,000–€160,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-Time | Initial 1-Year Contract
Working Schedule: Full-time, approximately 8–10 clinical sessions per week, subject to agreement
GMS Panel: Doctors with or without an existing GMS list are welcome
Clinical Leadership: Opportunities for Clinical Lead GP responsibilities

About Letterkenny Medics

Letterkenny Medics Private Medical & Aesthetics Clinic is a modern and expanding private medical, urgent care and aesthetics healthcare provider based in Letterkenny, County Donegal.

We provide a comprehensive range of healthcare services under one roof, including:

• General Practice and walk-in medical consultations
• Urgent care and minor injury management
• Preventative health screening and chronic disease management
• Blood testing and diagnostic investigations
• ECG, ambulatory blood pressure and Holter monitoring
• Minor surgery and clinical procedures
• Occupational health and medical assessments
• IV therapy and aesthetic treatments
• Specialist consultations and referral services

As part of our continued expansion, we are recruiting experienced Doctors, General Practitioners and Clinical Lead GPs to join our multidisciplinary clinical team.

This opportunity is suitable for an experienced doctor seeking a rewarding clinical role, as well as an established GP interested in taking on additional clinical leadership responsibilities.

The Appointment

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred medical care within our busy private General Practice and Urgent Care setting.

The role combines hands-on clinical medicine with opportunities for clinical leadership, service development and progression within an expanding medical organisation.

For suitably qualified and experienced GPs, there may be an opportunity to take on a Clinical Lead GP position, helping oversee clinical standards, supervise clinical activities and contribute to the strategic development of our services.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive GP consultations for adults and children.
• Assess and manage acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions and urgent presentations.
• Deliver safe and effective management of minor injuries and emergency presentations within the scope of the clinic.
• Perform minor clinical procedures, where appropriately trained and competent.
• Interpret diagnostic investigations, including laboratory results, ECGs and ambulatory monitoring.
• Provide preventative healthcare, health assessments and chronic disease management.
• Coordinate specialist referrals and appropriate hospital transfers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure continuity of care.

Clinical Leadership Responsibilities (where applicable)

• Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance within the clinic.
• Support the development and implementation of clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and clinical audits.
• Support and mentor medical colleagues and other clinical team members.
• Work closely with the Clinical Director and management team.
• Participate in service planning, clinical operations and future clinic development.
• Support the management of a GMS patient panel where applicable and appropriately contracted.

Candidate RequirementsEssential

• Registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC)
• Relevant experience in General Practice, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Urgent Care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse range of acute and chronic presentations independently and safely.
• Excellent communication and patient-centred consultation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Commitment to clinical governance, professionalism and high standards of patient care.

For Clinical Lead GP Candidates

• Registration on the Specialist Division of the Irish Medical Council in General Practice.
• Preferably at least four years of relevant clinical experience in Family Medicine.
• Demonstrable ability to provide clinical leadership.
• Experience managing a GMS patient panel is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to the development of clinical services and operational standards.

Important: We welcome applications from doctors on the IMC General Division as well as GPs on the Specialist Division. Applicants will be considered for roles appropriate to their registration, qualifications and clinical experience. A GMS list is not mandatory for the general doctor position.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package to attract and retain experienced medical professionals.

Annual Salary: €120,000–€160,000

Salary will be determined according to qualifications, experience, agreed clinical sessions and leadership responsibilities.

Benefits Package

• Medical Indemnity Insurance: Employer-funded medical indemnity cover for the agreed scope of clinical duties.
• IMC Registration Fees: Annual Irish Medical Council registration fees covered by the clinic.
• ICGP Membership Fees: Employer-funded ICGP membership fees for eligible GP candidates, subject to agreement.
• Relocation Assistance: Support for doctors relocating to Donegal from other parts of Ireland or overseas.
• Accommodation Support: We can assist in sourcing and organising suitable housing or apartment accommodation for relocating doctors.
• Clinical Leadership Opportunities: Potential progression into a Clinical Lead GP role.
• Professional Development: Ongoing clinical training, professional support and opportunities for career development.
• Modern Facilities: Access to a well-equipped medical environment with diagnostic and procedural services.
• Multidisciplinary Team: Work alongside experienced doctors, nurses, specialists and a dedicated administrative team.
• Employment Stability: Initial one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal or longer-term arrangements.

Career Development and Clinical Leadership

Letterkenny Medics is committed to expanding its healthcare services and developing a strong clinical leadership structure.

For an appropriately experienced GP, we can discuss additional responsibilities in areas such as:

• Clinical governance and medical quality assurance
• Practice leadership and supervision
• Development of new clinical services
• Staff mentoring and clinical education
• Strategic planning and future practice expansion

For senior candidates interested in longer-term leadership, future partnership opportunities may be explored by mutual agreement, subject to separate commercial and contractual arrangements.

Why Join Letterkenny Medics?

Letterkenny Medics offers an opportunity to practise medicine within a forward-thinking, expanding private healthcare organisation.

We provide an environment where doctors can develop their clinical skills, gain exposure to a broad range of healthcare services and contribute to the future development of primary and urgent care in County Donegal.

Our location also offers an excellent quality of life, with access to the natural beauty of Donegal, welcoming local communities and a more affordable living environment compared with Ireland's larger cities.

Whether you are an experienced doctor seeking a full-time clinical position or a qualified GP interested in clinical leadership, we would welcome your application.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter to:

[email protected]

Email Subject: Application for Doctor / GP / Clinical Lead GP Position

Location: Letterkenny, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland

Website: www.letterkennymedics.ie

Salary: €120,000–€160,000 per annum

Contract: Full-Time | 1 Year

Letterkenny Medics Private Medical & Aesthetics Clinic is an equal opportunities employer.

Pay: €120,000.00-€160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person