Contractor GP / Locum Doctor

Spectrum Health; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Dublin is looking for an experienced Contractor GP / Locum Doctor. The role requires at least 20 hours per month, providing medical care in various settings, including remote consultations. Ideal candidates should have full registration with the Irish Medical Council and a minimum of three years' experience in general practice. Flexible working hours are offered, including evenings and weekends, with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive sessional and hourly rates

Administrative support

Opportunities in multidisciplinary healthcare teams

Diverse clinical environments

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC).
• Professional medical indemnity insurance required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in general practice or community healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services to out-of-hours clients via remote consultations.
• Availability Monday to Sunday for evening and night on-call duties.
• Deliver general medical services in nursing home settings.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision-making skills

Proficiency in digital health systems

Reliability

Self-motivation

Education

Full registration with the Irish Medical Council

Professional medical indemnity insurance

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in general practice

Job description

Job Title: Contractor GP / Locum Doctor
Location: Various (Community Locations & Remote)
Contract Type: Contractor (Minimum 20 Hours/Month)
Working Hours: Flexible – Monday to Sunday, morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available
Start Date: As soon as possible
Remuneration: Competitive hourly/sessional rate

Role Overview

Spectrum Health is seeking an experienced and adaptable Contractor GP / Locum Doctor to join our growing panel of healthcare professionals. This flexible role requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours per month and involves providing high-quality medical care across a variety of settings, including nursing homes, GP surgeries, community clinics, remote, in clinic and on the road out of hours medical service and remote telehealth platforms.

This position is ideal for an independent Doctor who values autonomy, clinical variety, and the ability to support patients in both face-to-face and virtual environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general medical services to our out-of-hours clients, both on the road and via remote consultations.
• Availability Monday to Sunday, including evening and night on-call duties on the road.
• Deliver general medical services within nursing home settings
• Provide locum cover in GP practices and community-based clinics
• Conduct remote consultations and teleclinic appointments using digital health platforms
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical notes and documentation
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health professionals across multiple care environments
• Ensure safe, evidence-based care in accordance with Spectrum Health protocols and national guidelines

Essential Requirements

• Full registration with the Irish Medical Council (IMC)
• Professional medical indemnity insurance
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience in general practice or community healthcare
• Proficiency in digital health systems and remote consultation delivery
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical decision-making skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and patient-focused with a flexible approach to work
• Available to work out of hours and weekends

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Doctor out of hours, nursing home medicine, community care, or telehealth services
• Knowledge of Irish primary care systems and HSE/HIQA standards
• Access to own transport for community visits

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours across mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights on Doctor on Call (Monday–Sunday)
• Competitive sessional and hourly rates with prompt payment
• Administrative support and efficient clinical systems
• Opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary, patient-centred healthcare team
• A diverse mix of clinical environments, both onsite and remote