About this position
Key skill requirements / Competencies
Clinical Responsibilities
- To provide quality medical care under the supervision and direction of Consultants
- Contribute to quality patient care by participation in case planning which includes appropriate pre-admission planning, in-hospital care and discharge planning
- To attend ward rounds and conduct day to day review of patients
- To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient's medical record on every attendance upon a patient.
- Follow the instructions of consultants for their specific regime for each individual patient.
- To arrange investigations, surgical treatment, medical treatment and discharge as directed by the Consultant to which assigned
- Inform admitting consultants of changes in medical condition of patients and of relevant action taken.
- Perform clinical procedures as requested by consultant medical staff and nursing staff, these may include giving of intravenous drugs to patients.
- To provide assistance with surgical procedures and outpatient clinics as directed by the Consultant to which assigned
- To be completely familiar with emergency equipment and procedures
- To ensure that discharge summaries and other correspondence are completed with minimum delay and that all such correspondence is complete prior to leaving the unit
- Maintain good communications with all areas and disciplines within the health service and with local medical facilities to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the hospital
- Participate in clinical audit and quality programs as appropriate
- Serves as the health physician for coworkers who require first aid for work related injuries or who may become ill while on duty and require on site medical attention
- To be "on-call" or participate in shift rosters
NOTE: This role is part time for a duration of three (03) months with posibility of extension depending on the needs of the Hospital.
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