Registrar

The Registrar performs advanced medical work within a subspecialty field in the examination, diagnosis, and treatments of patients in a hospital setting or through extension services such as a clinic or other designated area under the supervision of a Specialist Medical Officer.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and confirms diagnoses and prescribed course of treatment for patients as recommended by junior officers, referring complicated cases for further professional attention.
• Conducts in and out- patient clinics as required.
• Reviews referrals from other disciplines and makes appropriate recommendations on case management.
• Ensures handover of patients’ cases to incoming officer on completion of shift.
• Ensures that logistical arrangements are in place for the transfer of patients external to the institution.
• Liaises with other non-medical and medical professionals in the hospital for information and resources to guarantee high quality treatment.
• Completes Statistical Form and/or discharge summary on discharge of a patient.
• Supervises and provides guidance to junior doctors, interns and medical students.
• Examines government employees and other categories of persons in accordance with government policies, as required.
• Documents and maintains up-to-date case records.
• Undertakes medico-legal duties as required.
• Attends and participates in mandatory in–house continuing medical education activities including ward rounds and grand rounds.
• Participates in audit activities and research ensuring the best clinical practice is being delivered.
• Acts as the patient’s advocate, by providing information and support, facilitating the patient’s own choices with regard to clinical management of their condition and promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.
• Familiarizes self with, and adheres to protocols, guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the Department, Accreditation Standards, Public Health, Infection Control, Occupational Health and Safety, Ministry of Health, Division of Health Wellness and Family Development, Registering Board/Association and the TRHA.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Medical Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Post-graduate qualifications in the respective field of study or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum five [5] years’ post internship experience in the medical field.
• Recognition Statement from the Accreditation Council of Trinidad and Tobago (ACTT).
• Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Successful completion of appropriate internship period at an accredited hospital.