Job Description

Bologna Health Jobs is seeking General Practitioners (GPs) to work in daytime primary care centres and out-of-hours (OOH) services in Ireland.

In Ireland, primary care operates under a public-private partnership model. This means that most GP practices are privately owned and managed, but they receive funding from the HSE through contracts to provide care to public patients (e.g. those with a medical card).

How does primary care work in Ireland for patients?
There are three main patient categories:

Medical Card holders: Entitled to free access to many healthcare services, including GP care. Usually granted to lower-income patients or those with specific medical conditions. 
GP Visit Card holders: Covers GP consultations only, but not other services. 
Private patients: Those without a card must pay per consultation (typically €50–€70), usually higher-income patients. 
This is an excellent opportunity to develop an international career and gain business and management skills, as many doctors eventually become partners in their own GP practice.

Start date: From September 2026, before the end of the year.

 OUT-OF-HOURS (OOH) SERVICES
A great opportunity for doctors seeking flexibility, high earnings, and a better work-life balance.

What is offered:
€80 per hour 
Weekly earnings: €3,000 – €5,000 
Annual income: €140,000 – €200,000 gross 
Flexible working hours (20–50 hours per week) 
Long-term contracts with strong potential for extension 
Evening shifts (from 5:00 PM onwards) 
Contract type:
Initial 1-year contract with a real possibility of extension 
Work schedules planned 2–3 months in advance 
Location: South-East of Ireland

How does the service work?
Appointment-based system 
Patients are pre-assessed by a triage nurse via telephone 
The GP provides care in clinic, by phone, or via home visits (with driver if needed) 
This is not an emergency service (no severe emergencies) 
Additional benefits:
Excellent working conditions and environment 
Long-term contracts 
Continuous training 
 DAYTIME GP POSITIONS (PRIMARY CARE CENTRES)
Salary:
€100,000 – €140,000 per year (depending on number of sessions) 
Net monthly income: approximately €5,000 – €6,500 after tax 
Example: working 40 hours/week ≈ €6,500 net/month 

Locations:
Various locations across Ireland, including major cities and rural areas 
Role features:
Salaried GP position with opportunity to become a partner in a practice 
Up to 8–10 sessions per week 
15-minute appointments 
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 
Benefits:
6 weeks of annual leave 
Indemnity or health insurance covered (up to €15,000 per year) 
Opportunity to become a partner 
Paid sick leave 
Paid maternity leave 
Support for further training 
Funded specialist courses 
In the long term, you may become a partner in the practice, as most GP practices in Ireland are privately owned.

 REQUIREMENTS (FOR BOTH ROLES)
Specialist qualification in Family Medicine within the EU (or 4–5 years of experience as a GP in the EU) 
Experience in primary care (adults, paediatrics, women’s health, basic knowledge of gynaecology and obstetrics, emergency medicine, and psychiatry) 
High level of English (B2–C1) 
EU citizen or Stamp 4 visa holder 
Registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC) or willing to obtain registration before starting 
For OOH roles: You will need professional indemnity insurance from an Irish or UK provider. BHJ will assist you with this and connect you with the best providers. 
 SUPPORT PROVIDED BY BOLOGNA HEALTH JOBS
We support you throughout the entire process, from CV submission to starting your role:

CV review and tailoring 
Assistance with IMC registration 
Interview preparation 
Relocation support 
Tax advice 
Career planning in Ireland 
We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with our candidates, supporting you not only before starting your job, but also throughout your career in Ireland.

 Interested candidates should send their CV in English to:
viviana@bolognahealthjobs.com