GP Associate

Overview

Centric Health Athy Medical are looking for an enthusiastic GP Associate to join our dynamic team. Athy Medical is in partnership with Centric Health, and as a benefit of that we have access to great support from a management perspective, our own mentorship programme for GPs and bespoke CPD (such as a dedicated Hot Topics course and annual conferences).

Our practices are fully computerized (Health- One), our appointments are 15 minutes. We have competitive rates, with indemnity paid by the practice.

Our teams all have experienced GP colleagues, nursing support and administration teams. 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) and paid sick leave.

See our website on https://www.centricgp.ie/athy-medical/

Ideally 8 sessions required.

When applying for a permanent position with Centric Health, a high-level overview of the package when working 10 sessions with Centric Health (Mon-Fri). Salary, leave, and indemnity is pro-rated downwards should you work fewer sessions.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provide primary healthcare services, diagnose and treat illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and offer preventive care.
• Consultations: Conduct patient consultations, assess symptoms, order tests, and develop treatment plans or referrals.
• Prescribing Medications: Prescribe medications, monitor dosages, provide instructions, and monitor effectiveness and side effects.
• Health Promotion and Education: Promote healthy lifestyles, provide health information, and encourage disease prevention.
• Continuity of Care: Build ongoing patient relationships, manage chronic conditions, and coordinate with other healthcare professionals.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate medical records, documenting visits, history, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Collaborative Work: Work as part of a healthcare team, collaborating with other professionals for comprehensive care.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning to stay updated with medical advancements and best practices.

Key Skills

Patient Skills

• The ability to remain calm, professional, and polite in dealing with our patients and colleagues

Personal Integrity

• Be professional in your approach to your work
• Be honest and reliable
• Be trustworthy and respectful

Teamwork

• Build and maintain good relationships with all colleagues
• Be willing to take on jobs to balance the team workload
• Aim to communicate well with people at all levels

Benefits

• 6 weeks of annual leave
• 2 weeks of paid sick leave
• Medical Indemnity paid