Consultant - Cardiology Interventional

Purpose and Scope of the Job

Responsible for patients with medical problems generally considered to fall
his/her specialty. Consultant will maintain compliance with the Medical Staff
Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of Hospital, Ministry of Health standards for
the Department; He/ She will also plan, direct, administer and supervise
activities for Cardiology & Internal Medicine patients. Reports to the Medical
Director on matters relating to the operation of the patient care division
through the Head of Department

Main Duties and Responsibilities/Performance Standards

‎1

Ensures implementation of the Ministry of Health regulations, the Hospital
Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules and Regulations and the Department Policy and
Guidelines

‎2

Diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to department and responsible to
run his/her own clinic

‎3

Provides the highest quality of service to the patients under his/her care
within the resources provided by the program

‎4

Investigates, diagnoses and treats all patients referred to him /her with
conditions problems appropriate to his specialty and will determine the need
for clinical investigations and physiological testing appropriate to making
his diagnosis, and will undertake the management of the patient's condition,
with appropriate follow up.

‎5

Maintains highest professional standard of documentation in line with policies
and procedures and internationally accepted standards.

‎6

Undertakes interventional procedures, as part of the patients' treatment
and/or to reach a diagnosis, where appropriate, in line with his delineated
clinical privileges.

‎7

Participates in providing orientation ,education and support for all junior
staff in the department and supports continuing medical education, providing
teaching materials as part of the professional development of the staff

‎8

Co-ordinates and exercises overall professional control over the activities of
registrars for ensuring that sound administrative and professional standards
of medical practice are maintained

‎9

Participates in teaching programs in the Department and its sections, regular
seminars, promotes clinical investigative work.

‎10

Prepares statistical reports in a timely manner in accordance with the
standards within the Department.

‎11

Involves in the departmental/organizational Performance Improvement activities

‎12

Keeps abreast with current procedures and techniques in the field of his/her
specialty.

‎13

Reports any occurrence not consistent with the operation of the Clinic or
standard of service for patients, employees or visitors and situations which
put patients, staff and visitors at risk of injury or other harm

‎14

Ensures timely, efficient and effective care for in-patients, out patients and
emergencies. Conducts regular ward rounds on all patients.

‎15

Answers calls from the wards regarding conditions related to care given to the
patient.

‎18

Participates in committee membership, if assigned

‎19

Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of
his/her knowledge, skills and abilities.

‎20

Accepts additional assignments found necessary by the Head of Department