For employers in Northern Ireland
GP recruitment for practices in Northern Ireland.
Keep appointments available and build the services your patients need. Discuss the GP role, the sessions you need covered and what would make the right doctor stay.
Protect sessions across your practice
When a GP leaves or reduces sessions, the gap affects patient access and the remaining team. Explain whether you need a salaried appointment, a future partner or a doctor to develop private consultations alongside an established service.
For Northern Ireland practices, make the HSC and private workload clear, including session length, administrative responsibilities, out-of-hours expectations and clinical support. Doctors considering a cross-border move also need a realistic location and commuting discussion.
Reach GPs who are considering their next move
A vacancy advert only reaches doctors who see it and choose to apply. Medica’s candidate-led approach starts with conversations about clinical interests, location, sessions and timing. Your practice is introduced when those preferences match the role, with the doctor’s agreement before their details are shared.
Agree a realistic route to starting
For HSC general practice, confirm GMC registration with a licence to practise, entry on the GP Register and inclusion on the Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List as applicable. Irish Medical Council registration does not replace these checks. Confirm work rights separately.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help when advertising has not found a suitable GP?
Yes. We can discuss the requirement with doctors whose preferences and timing may fit, including those considering a move without applying to your advert. Availability depends on the role and market; introductions are not guaranteed.
What should we include in our recruitment brief?
Share the location, sessions, remuneration or partnership terms, patient mix, clinical support, essential experience and target start date. Tell us which elements are flexible.
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What does your practice need?
Share the role, location, working pattern and timing. We will discuss the search and the next practical step.