GENERAL SURGEON

3.   RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will do or cause to be done the activities below.  These activities are not exhaustive and other duties which are within the realms of his/ her qualifications, experience and ability may be required.

1. Clinical

1.1.    Attend to surgical in-patients

1.2.    Attend to surgical out-patients via the Out Patient clinic

1.3.    Provide surgical emergency coverage on an on-call basis

1.4.    Schedule and perform surgeries within scope of practice on an elective basis

1.5.    Provide evidence based patient care within acceptable regional/worldwide standards

1.6.    Facilitate, where neccessary, visiting surgeons

1.7.    Assist colleagues in a collegiate manner where neccessary

1.8.    Advise and supervise the delivery of nursing care to the surgical patients

1. 2.       Administrative

2.1.    Creation,Review & Maintenance of Policy & Procedures

Partake with colleagues in the creation, review and maintenance of policies and procedures for the surgical department

All existing policies/ procedures will be reviewed at periods set at the time of writing and, where changes in practices/ systems occur which affect the currency of the policies/ procedures, at the time of such change.

               Any changes will also be after due consultation with other stakeholders.

2.2.    Adherence to Policy & Procedures

Adhere to policies and procedures, or adivse CMS of variance and reason for variance if it is felt that a variance is neccessary for the best interests of patient/hospital

2.3  Assist the Operating Theatre team with the selection of equipment

1. 3.       Committees

3.1.    Membership of  Committees

The post holder may be required to sit on committees either as a routine or as ad hoc requirements for investigative or other purposes

1. Quality and Best Practice

The post holder will conform to any and all quality initiatives which may be present within the hospital and ensure quality and best practice within their work at all times.

1. Continuing Medical Education (CME)

5.1.    The Program

The postholder will attend CME session as required for maintenance of Medical license

5.2.    Presentations

The post holder will take part in the program by presenting a topic at least on an annual basis

1. 6.       Advisory

The post holder will provide surgical advise and guidance to colleagues as requested.

The post holder may also at times be required to provdie surgical advise and guidance to CMS/CEO

4.   DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

Responsible for clinical desicion making in appropriate areas

5.   COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:   

Surgical colleagues, Operating Theatre team, all medical colleagues, surgical nursing team

External: 

As required by CMS or CMO with Ministry of Health, NHIP and TCIG representatives

6.     KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB

Education

Required

• Holder of an approraite medical degree and Royal College / Boards / other certification in General Surgery

Experience

Required

• At least five (5) years in recognised General surgical posts.

Desirable

• Previous substantive consultant post or equivalent

Communication Skills

• Good written and oral communicaiton skills in English

Demonstrated Skills/Abilities

Desirable

• Basic computer skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft/Windows operating system

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Professional manner
• Must have proven strong interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a team