Reg Cardiothoracic Surgery July 25

Our client is looking for an experienced motivated medicial professional with an in depth background in Cardiothoraic surgery. This a great opportunity for a registrar looking to take the next step in their career in the field of cardiothoraic medicine.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• To act under the supervision of the Cardio Thoracic Consultant in the provision of a Cardio Thoracic Surgical service and to support the Cardio Thoracic Consultant in their duties.
• To admit patients
• To attend daily ward rounds with the Cardio Thoracic team.
• Take hand over of patients from previous shift Registrar, so that continuity of care is ensured and immediate decisions are made and orders written.
• To review patients on a regular basis in accordance with the plan of care made at the beginning of the shift and inform the consultant of any issues or problems.
• Document review findings in clinical notes in a timely and legible manner.
• To cover Operating Room duties as assigned.
• To respond to any adverse occurrences e.g. injuries, falls, sudden illnesses etc, suffered by patients, visitors or staff.
• To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall Cardio Thoracic Service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.
• To assist in the education of colleagues and staff.
• To participate in work related projects at Beacon Hospital.
• To act and behave professionally and perform one’s duties in a manner that optimises patient care and protects and enhances the reputation of Beacon Hospital. To adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures e.g. JCI, Code Blue, infection control, work hours and overtime.
• To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.
• To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.