Consultant / GP - UPMC Swords Outreach Centre
Location: SSC Sports Medicine
Job type: Consultant
Overview of role:
UPMC is establishing a dedicated Lifestyle Medicine service focused on prevention, behaviour change, and chronic disease risk reduction. We are seeking a GP or Consultant with a specialist interest in Lifestyle Medicine to lead and deliver evidence based, patient centred preventive care at our new clinic in Swords.
The successful candidate will champion lifestyle based interventions across UPMC sites, work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams (including cardiology, nutrition, psychology and physiotherapy), and contribute to the strategic growth of UPMC's Lifestyle Medicine services in Ireland. Responsibilities include clinical care, programme development, outreach, and operational input to ensure service excellence.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Objectives
Integrate Lifestyle Medicine into routine patient care and UPMC
clinical pathways.
Promote preventive care and empower patients to manage
cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health risks.
Develop clinic‑based and community‑based programmes focused on
behaviour change and sustainable lifestyle improvement.
Support audit, quality improvement, and outcome-driven service
development.
Core
Responsibilities
Clinical Care
& Lifestyle Assessment
Deliver comprehensive lifestyle-oriented clinical assessments
including history, examinations, functional measures, and behavioural risk
profiling.
Provide personalised intervention plans covering physical activity,
nutrition, stress management, sleep hygiene, smoking cessation, and weight
optimisation.
Lead programmes such as cardiac rehabilitation, weight management,
smoking cessation, and stress reduction.
Diagnostics,
Risk Reduction & Chronic Disease Prevention
Order and interpret investigations (bloods, ECG, risk scores,
functional tests) aligned with preventive care pathways.
Manage early-stage or lifestyle-responsive conditions such as
hypertension, dyslipidaemia, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and
stress-related symptoms.
Ensure safe follow-up, action plans, and clear communication of
results.
Care Pathways
& Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Coordinate care with relevant UPMC or other specialists including
cardiology, endocrinology, nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, and
sports & exercise medicine.
Participate in MDT meetings and contribute to pathway design and
continuous refinement.
Support the development of structured referral and feedback loops.
Outreach,
Education & Community Engagement
Deliver educational talks, workplace wellbeing engagements, and
community outreach to promote lifestyle-based health solutions.
Strengthen relationships with GPs, insurers, employers, and
community partners.
Governance,
Audit & Outcomes
Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise UPMC digital systems
for outcomes and data reporting.
Support research, audit cycles, and quality improvement
initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Irish guidelines, UPMC clinical governance,
and data protection standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
Registration: Irish Medical Council (IMC) – Specialist Division
(General Practice) or Specialist Register.
Membership: Member of the Irish Society of Lifestyle Medicine or
other.
Experience: Minimum 3 years post‑CSCST clinical experience with
exposure to preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and health
screening.
Lifestyle Medicine Expertise: Demonstrated experience delivering or
leading programmes related to physical activity, nutrition, stress,
smoking cessation, or weight management.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to work with
integrated care teams.
Communication & Digital Skills: Strong verbal, written, and IT
capability for patient engagement, data management, and team coordination.
Outreach: Experience engaging with external healthcare providers,
community organisations, or insurers.
Core Competencies
Preventive Health Leadership: Ability to lead lifestyle
intervention programmes targeting cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental
health.
Patient‑Centred Care: Commitment to evidence-based, personalised,
motivational-care approaches.
Programme Development: Ability to shape, expand, and refine
Lifestyle Medicine services across UPMC sites.
Education & Advocacy: Skilled in public engagement, CPD
contributions, and promoting lifestyle-oriented health solutions.
Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills across multidisciplinary
settings.
Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs)
Clinical KPIs
Uptake and engagement in Lifestyle Medicine programmes.
Improvements in lifestyle-related health outcomes.
Operational KPIs
Clear referral pathways established and maintained.
Timely review, follow-up, and continuity of care.
Outreach KPIs
Delivery of educational sessions and community health engagements.
Collaboration KPIs
Demonstrated integration with UPMC specialists and external
partners.
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.
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.