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General Practitioner (GP) CV Example
Irish GP practices hiring a salaried GP, partner or locum look for Specialist Division registration in general practice, MICGP, and experience with both GMS and private patients. Show your list size, the practice software you know and any special interests, such as women's health or minor surgery, that would add a service to the practice.
Professional summary example
GP on the Medical Council Specialist Division with [X] years in general practice, a special interest in [area], and experience with GMS and private patients.
Skills employers search for
- Consultations and diagnosis
- Chronic disease management
- Minor procedures
- Women's health
- Paediatrics
- Prescribing
- Care coordination
- Preventive medicine
Tools and systems
- Socrates
- HealthOne
- Helix Practice Manager
- Healthlink
Personal strengths
- Compassion
- Calm under pressure
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
Example achievements
Replace each [X] with your own numbers.
- Saw an average of [X] patients per day across GMS and private lists
- Ran the practice chronic disease management programme for [X] patients
- Introduced [X] that cut appointment waiting times by [X] days
- Provided out-of-hours cover with [co-op]
Turn duties into results
Weak
Saw patients in a GP practice
Strong
Managed a list of [X] patients and ran the chronic disease programme for [X] people with diabetes and heart disease
Action verbs to start your bullet points
- Consulted
- Diagnosed
- Managed
- Delivered
- Introduced
- Referred
- Ran
- Improved
Qualifications and certifications to list
- Medical Council of Ireland (Specialist Division: General Practice)
- MICGP
- ICGP Professional Competence Scheme
Registration: Medical Council of Ireland
Typical education: Primary medical degree; ICGP training scheme (MICGP)
Common mistakes on a General Practitioner (GP) CV
- Not naming the practice software you use
- Missing ICGP membership
- No special interests listed
- Listing every locum separately
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I am applying to join [practice] as a salaried GP. I hold MICGP, have [X] years in general practice and run a chronic disease clinic for [X] patients.
Questions
What registration should a GP list?
Your Medical Council Specialist Division registration in general practice and your ICGP membership (MICGP). Locums should also note participation in the professional competence scheme.
Should I mention the practice software I use?
Yes. Practices run on systems such as Socrates, HealthOne or Helix Practice Manager, and knowing theirs cuts your induction time. Healthlink experience for referrals and results is worth adding too.
How do I make a GP CV stand out?
Name your special interests and the services you have run, such as a chronic disease management clinic or contraception service, with patient numbers. Out-of-hours co-op experience is also valued.