GP; HealthCheck

Job Title: GP HealthCheck Department: HealthCheckReports to: Chief of Staff/ Medical DirectorDate: 20241 Day Per WeekOverall Purpose of JobExcellent 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 the level of customer service skills to give evidence based recommendations and satisfy a clientele that have huge expectations.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 address health needs and promotes wellness. Such care will be based on evidence based guidelines and meets legislator requirementsKey Responsibilities and DeliverablesPatient 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 a timely fashionCommunicate, 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/patients privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times as per hospital policyBusiness and Service DevelopmentContinuously work with Executive Management, Clinical Operations and Marketing to promote the serviceUndertake speaking engagements and presentation as requiredWork with team to increase salesKnow and Understand market for Executive Screening and latest developmentsWork collaboratively with marketing and senior management to develop and promote HealthCheck to clients and businessesQuality 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/clientsPractice Management and Clinical LeadershipWork collaboratively with the HealthCheck clinical and administration team to ensure patients/clients receive optimal careMaintaining professional knowledge and standards though continuing medical education and personal and professional developmentParticipate in annual performance appraisal and set goals for the coming yearHave a working knowledge of legislation effecting medical practiceComplaint Management and Service RecoveryEffective management of clinical complaints that may arise through HealthCheckConsult with Chief of staff/medical director for guidance and supportHave up to date BLSPerson SpecificationQualificationsMRCPI, MICGP or equivalent.Irish Medical Council Registration Certificate.Membership of relevant college is desirable.ExperienceAt least two years’ experience as a General PractionerJob Specific Competencies and KnowledgeStrong interpersonal skillsBLSPresentation skillsCapable of promoting the servicePractice management experiencePersonal CompetenciesAll 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.