General Practitioner / Consultant - UPMC Cork

Overview of role

UPMC is expanding a dedicated Men's Health service centred on preventive screening and proactive care. We are seeking a Consultant or GP to lead and deliver a male focused health screening service that encourages earlier engagement, timely detection and effective management of conditions most relevant to men such as cardiovascular risk, metabolic health, prostate and urological concerns, sexual and hormonal health, musculoskeletal health, mental well being, sleep and lifestyle factors. The successful candidate will deliver structured men's health screening pathways (baseline and age/risk stratified tiers), provide comprehensive clinical care, coordinate timely referrals within the UPMC network and champion patient engagement and outreach in the local community.

Key Objectives

• Make preventive screening a key tool to support men's health, improving uptake and early detection.
• Deliver a male friendly service experience (clear pathways, privacy, practical advice, convenient follow ups).
• Embed data, audit and outcomes tracking to drive quality and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen referral pathways to Urology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Sports & Exercise Medicine, Mental Health, Sleep, and Lifestyle Medicine.

Core Responsibilities Clinical Care & Men's Health Screening

• Conduct tiered men's health checks (baseline and risk stratified), including vital signs (BP, BMI, waist), cardiovascular risk profiling (lipids, HbA1c/fasting glucose, ASCVD/QRISK), lifestyle, family history.
• Prostate health (PSA per guidelines, DRE where indicated, symptom scores e.g. IPSS, counselling on shared decision making).
• Hormonal & sexual health (testosterone with appropriate timing & interpretation, ED assessment, fertility considerations, STI screening where relevant).
• Mental health (screening tools for low mood, anxiety, stress, alcohol use), sleep risk (e.g. STOP Bang), and musculoskeletal/activity assessment.
• Provide evidence based management plans, safety netting, and structured follow up.

Diagnostics & Risk Management

• Order and interpret investigations (bloods, urinalysis, ECG, spirometry where applicable) and coordinate further tests (e.g. ambulatory BP, cardiac imaging via referral).
• Optimise management of common men's health conditions (hypertension, dyslipidaemia, pre diabetes/diabetes, LUTS/BPH, erectile dysfunction, low testosterone where clinically indicated, obesity/metabolic syndrome, sleep concerns).

Care Pathways & Referrals

• Operate clear referral pathways to Urology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Mental Health, Sleep Medicine, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, Exercise Physiology, and Sports & Exercise Medicine within UPMC and partner services.
• Coordinate rapid access where red flag features are present; ensure closed loop referrals and timely communication back to patients.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with UPMC consultants, allied health professionals and primary care colleagues to deliver joined up, high quality care.
• Participate in MDT discussions for complex cases and contribute to pathway refinement.

Patient Experience & Engagement

• Shape a male focused clinic environment (discreet pathways, clear pre visit instructions, practical health coaching, targeted information).
• Lead community outreach (workplace screening days, sports club partnerships, men's health awareness campaigns) to increase screening uptake and reduce barriers to access.

Governance, Audit & Outcomes

• Maintain accurate records, utilise clinical IT systems for data capture and outcomes reporting, and contribute to service audits, research and quality improvement.
• Ensure adherence to Irish clinical guidance and UPMC standards for screening, prescribing, consent, and information governance.

Qualifications & Experience

Registration: Irish Medical Council (IMC) - Specialist Division (General Practice) or Specialist Register.

Experience: 3 years post CSCST with strong exposure to preventive care and men's health.

Health Screening Expertise: Delivery of comprehensive checks (BP, lipids, HbA1c, PSA per guidelines, testosterone where indicated), risk assessment and lifestyle counselling.

Clinical Skills: Assessment and management of cardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome/diabetes, urological presentations (LUTS/BPH, ED), sleep and musculoskeletal activity guidance.

Digital Skills: Competent with clinical IT systems for data collection, audit, research and operational reporting.

Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, shared decision making and health coaching approach tailored to men's health.

Core Competencies

• Patient Centred Men's Health: Creates a safe, discreet, and engaging experience that improves men's participation in care.
• Preventive Leadership: Champions screening, early detection, and timely intervention.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Works effectively across MDTs and services.
• Data Driven Improvement: Uses audit/outcomes to refine pathways and demonstrate impact.
• Standards & Safety: Strong compliance with Irish healthcare regulations and UPMC clinical governance.

Example KPIs (for service impact)

• Screening uptake rates and completion of age/risk appropriate bundles.
• Time from abnormal result to definitive action (review, repeat test, or referral).
• Patient reported experience and net promoter scores for the men's clinic.
• Proportion of at risk patients achieving target metrics (BP, LDL C, HbA1c, smoking cessation).
• Audit completion and documented follow up rates.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation

Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits

Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition

Rewards for performance that supports the goals mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work Life Balance

Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support working around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities

Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.