A permanent, full-time General Practitioner position is now available in Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, offered by HSE Dublin and Midlands. This is a rare opportunity for a vocationally trained GP to establish a long-term community practice in a well-served rural setting in County Wicklow, with a provisional start date of 1 September 2026.
Reference: PCU2602
The Role
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive primary care services to the local population in Baltinglass and its surrounding catchment area. This is a permanent wholetime post contracted under the GMS framework, offering the stability of a long-term HSE engagement combined with the autonomy of independent practice.
The GP will be responsible for delivering patient-centred care across the full spectrum of general practice, including chronic disease management, preventative care, acute presentations, and ongoing patient relationships within a defined list. The role demands strong clinical judgement, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Key Requirements
- Completion of a recognised Vocational Training Scheme — evidence must be provided at the point of application.
- Documentary evidence of English language proficiency, submitted with your application.
- Ability to establish and maintain your own GP premises in or near the Baltinglass locality in advance of the start date.
- Registration with the Medical Council of Ireland, or eligibility to register.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and quality improvement in primary care.
Applications that do not indicate the Vocational Training Scheme from which the candidate qualified, or that do not include documentary proof of English language proficiency, will not be progressed to interview stage.
Location
Baltinglass is a market town in west Co. Wicklow, situated at the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains and serving a broad rural catchment. The area falls within the HSE Dublin and Midlands region and benefits from strong community ties and an established primary care infrastructure. This post offers the opportunity to become an integral part of healthcare provision in a close-knit rural community, with excellent road links to Dublin and the wider Leinster area.
Salary
Competitive pay. Remuneration is in accordance with GMS contract terms as agreed with the HSE.
Contract Details
- Contract type: Permanent Wholetime
- Provisional start date: 1 September 2026
- Health region: HSE Dublin and Midlands
- Panel size: Approximately 1,075 (subject to variation)
Application Details
Applications must be completed using the official Microsoft Word application form and returned by email to Paul Brennan at Paul.Brennan@hse.ie.
For informal enquiries about the post, please contact paul.brennan@hse.ie.
Supporting documentation is available to download below:
- Application Form (DOC, 65KB)
- Job Specification (DOC, 125KB)
