Managerial/Administration
Supports and adheres to all hospital departmental and divisional initiatives, policies and procedures.
Supports and participates in the organization’s performance management system, including peer review and the productivity and utilization review processes.
Assists with Consultant staff in ensuring that adequate medical coverage is provided within the Division at all times
Attends Divisional meetings as invited
Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents
Assumes other administrative or clinical duties as requested by the Consultant Staff
Technical
Under the supervision of the Consultant Physician, diagnoses and treats patients according to established standards of best practice for the post holder’s specialty. The Specialist’s clinical duties include but are not limited to the following:
Assists the Consultant Physician in supervising the activities of junior medical staff, and jointly assumes responsibility for the care they provide
Complies with all hospital polices regarding admissions, consultations, daily patient care, surgical procedures, discharge protocols, outpatient and follow up practices
Practices appropriate utilization of the organization’s resources
Leads ward rounds; reassesses both inpatients and outpatients on a regular basis, in line with established best practice
Accurately documents all relevant clinical information in a clear and timely fashion in accordance with established procedures
Regularly reviews results of all investigations and modifies treatment as required
Liaises with other medical specialties and support services for additional input as required
Actively participates in multi-disciplinary meetings to help plan effective, safe and holistic care for individual patients
Ensures preparation of patients for all procedures including obtaining informed consent
Accepts clinically appropriate referrals from the Emergency Department, primary care, other departments, specialty clinics, walk in patients, and patients referred from other hospitals
Participates in and supports the Consultant Physician in ensuring the provision of out of hours on call) coverage on a rotational basis including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays as required
Communicates clinical information to patients and the patient’s family and friends (with consent of the patient) in a timely manner
Maintains a good working relationship with members of staff and promotes collaboration and a team-based approach to patient care
Performs other clinical responsibilities as assigned
Quality & Safety Helps support quality improvement initiatives within the Division
Supports a culture of regular audit and encourages the use of audit results for improving clinical practice
Supports the reporting, investigation, and response to untoward incidents
Education
Promotes and participates in clinical research and publication
Promoting and assisting in the instruction, guidance and supervision of junior medical staff (required)
Keeps abreast of the current, relevant literature and the latest trends and technologies in the industry
Participates in clinical research and publication