Pediatric Registrar

Job description / Role

- To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his/her clinical privileges and available resources.
- Works towards completing his sub-specialty training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
- To participate in the training and teaching program of the hospital as required.

Responsibilities

- Abides by the Medical Staff by laws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department.
- Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible.
- Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Consultant/Senior Specialist in Pediatric Emergency Medicine in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges.
- Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/ unit.
- Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management Program, Quality Assessment Improvement Program) as applicable.
- Instructs and guides when necessary junior medical staff in the overall care of patients, supervises their performance/work and contributes to the training and teaching activities in the department.
- To report and discuss all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the management plan, with the Senior Specialist and Consultant.
- Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialties with regard to continuing medical education.
- Works towards completing his sub-specialty training in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
- Attends the Department's Continuing Medical Education Program.
- Participates in approved research projects.
- Shares work load in his/her specialty during the absence of his/her colleagues.
- To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
- Strives to improve his/her clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness.
- Participates in the Emergency Management Plan of the hospital, as indicated.
- Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities.

Requirements

Qualifications / Skills Expectations for Ideal Candidates

- Graduate from a recognized medical school.
- Master Degree, MRCP part I or equivalent in General Pediatrics or Emergency Medicine.
- Specialized professional experience for a minimum of four (4) years in Pediatrics post Internship year.
- One year experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Ability to assume greater responsibility in matters of patient care.
- Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in his chosen specialty.
- Ability to deal calmly, with tact and diplomacy to patient and staff alike.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi- cultural environment.

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