Medical Doctor

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