Healthcheck GP (Part Time)

Job Description

Job Title: HealthCheck GP

Department: HealthCheck

Reports to: HealthCheck Service Manager - Operationally/Clinical Lead GP - Clinically

Date: 6-month FTC commencing Dec 2026

21 Hours per week

Overall Purpose of Job

Excellent Opportunity for a GP seeking flexibility

The Mission of Beacon Hospital is to provide quality patient care in an environment that is respectful, compassionate and caring.

Beacon HealthCheck is a premium health screening programme for executives and individuals. The success of HealthCheck will require the successful candidate to have a level of customer service skill to give evidence-based recommendations while satisfying a clientele with a high level of expectation.

The successful candidate will be accountable for activities relating to the programme including patient care and business development. The post holder is expected to play a significant role in service development so that the Hospital's Executive Screening programme is well positioned in the marketplace and reflects "Modern Medicine".

To provide competent patient-centred care that addresses health needs and promotes wellness. Such care will be based on evidence-based guidelines and meets legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Patient Care

Work autonomously in providing specialist skilled assessment, diagnosis, advice and management to clients that attend HealthCheck.

Order diagnostic tests as needed and following up with the results in an appropriate and timely fashion.

Communicate, liaise and refer to GP's, relevant consultants and or departments to provide follow up and or specialist care for further management of conditions diagnosed during HealthCheck.

Maintain clients/patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times as per hospital policy

Business and Service Development

Continuously work with Executive Management, Clinical Operations and Marketing to promote the service.

Undertake speaking engagements and presentations as required.

Work with team to increase productivity and enable efficiencies.

Know and understand market for Executive Screening and latest developments

Work collaboratively with marketing and senior management to develop and promote HealthCheck to clients and businesses

Quality

To protect and enhance the reputation of the Beacon Hospital. To implement quality standards ensuring the provision of quality service.

To comply with health and safety regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.

To participate in hospital quality improvement and risk management Initiatives to include audits related to HealthCheck, JCI accreditation.

To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Education and Patient Information

Develop and implement education and information pertinent to the materials and programmes for lifestyle changes based on evidence-based practice.

Documenting all care provided and education and or information given to patients/clients.

Practice Management and Clinical Leadership

Work collaboratively with the HealthCheck clinical and administration team to ensure patients/clients receive optimal care.

Maintaining professional knowledge and standards through continuing medical education and personal and professional development.

Participate in annual performance appraisal and set goals for the coming year.

Have a working knowledge of legislation effecting medical practice.

Complaint Management and Service Recovery

Effective management of clinical complaints that may arise through HealthCheck

Consult with Operational/GP leads and/or Deputy Medical Director for guidance and support as the need arises.

Have up to date BLS and fulfil all other mandatory training requirements relevant to the post in line with local policies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

MRCPI, MICGP or equivalent.

Irish Medical Council Registration Certificate.

Membership of relevant college is desirable.

Experience

At least two years' experience as a General Practioner

Job Specific Competencies and Knowledge

Strong interpersonal skills

BLS

Presentation skills

Capable of promoting the service

Practice management experience

Personal Competencies

All posts in Beacon Hospital require a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore, the post holder will be required to demonstrate flexibility as and when required by their manager or hospital management.

This job description is intended to be an outline of the areas of responsibility and deliverables at the time of its writing. As the Hospital and the post holder develop, this job description may be subject to review in light of the changing needs of the Hospital.