Directory of GP Roles
A GP can fulfil many roles and use their skills in both a paid and voluntary capacity. On this page you will see a broad range of opportunities to consider. For example, you could be the team doctor for a local sports club, or be on the advisory committee of a charity!
Many GPs are specialists, not least specialists in primary care. Some doctors have worked in other hospital specialty roles before becoming GPs and have continued to develop those skills in practice.
A special interest is good for your personal development and the practice as you bring a new skill, which may reduce referrals outside. Also, when you pursue your specialist interest it is something that takes you away from day-to-day consulting, keeping you refreshed and stimulated, so when you return to seeing your usual patients you are recharged. Click on the video to hear Dr Conor Bradley talk about his GP career and how he developed a special interest.
In terms of revalidation, having a special interest means having what is referred to as an Extended Role (ER). The RCGP provides detailed guidance for those considering an Extended Role (ER). To demonstrate that you are keeping up to date in that role, you should keep supporting information in your appraisal portfolio.
Greener Practice Network
Greener Practice is a UK-wide network who aim to promote action on environmental sustainability in primary care – on issues such as low carbon asthma care, deprescribing and active travel. Do you have an interest in this area? A newly formed group for GPs based in Northern Ireland is meeting online every 6-8 weeks and we’d love to welcome new members
GP Fellowship
Leadership roles and development can support those wanting to progress in their careers as well as those who want to be more effective at coping with the challenges of their daily role and the changing landscape in primary care.
Leadership
Leadership roles and development can support those wanting to progress in their careers as well as those who want to be more effective at coping with the challenges of their daily role and the changing landscape in primary care.
Prison GP
Healthcare in prison is delivered by a highly motivated multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals who want to make a difference, improve the health outcomes for all people in prison and make Northern Ireland a safer place.
Academic GP Roles
In Northern Ireland there are usually three General Practice Academic Research Training Scheme (GPARTS) posts available each year, funded jointly by the NI Medical and Dental Training Agency and the Research and Development Division of the Public Health Agency.
Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine is evidence-based clinical care that supports behaviour change through person-centred techniques to improve mental wellbeing, social connection, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep and minimisation of harmful substances and behaviours.
GP Mentoring
Being a Mentor is a hugely valuable and rewarding role. It is essential that mentors reflect the range of roles that GPs hold. You can find out more by clicking the link below
Out of Hours GP
If you are registered as a GP on the Northern Ireland Primary Medical Performers List (NIPMPL), you can apply to work in one of the 5 GP Out of Hours provider organisations
GPs with enhanced Clinical Skills
GPs with enhanced skills (GPES) to provide clinical services to patients in Dermatology, MSK, Gynaecology, Vasectomy, Primary Care Surgical Services.
Federation GP Improvement and Crisis Response Team (PICRT)
This is an opportunity for GPs who want to help with sustaining General Practice in NI. You could be working in a team of like-minded salaried GPs and gain experience to help you transition from trainee to long-term placement in General Practice.
Quality Improvement GP
Quality improvement is something that GPs and practices do on a regular basis, though often not in a formal way, and often not recognising it.