Registrar - Orthopedic (DASC)

Purpose and Scope of the Job

Registrar will provide clinical service as required relating to the patient
care division and maintain contact with 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

Diagnoses and treats patients under the direction of the consultant surgical
and Medical staff.

‎3

Assists the Consultant & Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon in theatres and in
emergencies assist in other theatres as required.

‎4

Documents patient assessment, history and physical on admission and write
appropriate follow up comments in case notes.

‎5

Works as part of the Pre- Assessment service.

‎6

Orders and interprets diagnostic tests as clinically required.

‎7

Initiates and monitors treatment as clinically appropriate and safe.

‎8

Carry out clinical procedures as requested by Consultants:
* administer IV drugs
* cannulate/site IV lines
* venopuncture
* catheterise male patients v
ECGs

‎10

Discusses care with patients and relatives as appropriate.

‎11

Coordinates orthopedic surgery services with other medical activities.

‎12

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

‎13

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

‎14

Required to be involved in the departmental Performance Improvement
activities.

‎15

Participates in providing 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.

‎16

Has a responsibility to report 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.

‎17

Maintains strictest confidentiality.

‎18

Provides overall responsibility for orthopedic patients, out patients and
emergencies. Conducts regular ward rounds on orthopedic patients.

‎19

Answers calls from the wards regarding conditions related to caregiven to the
patient.

‎20

Accepts all other additional assignments found necessary by the Head of
Department.

Qualifications, Competences and Skills

Education

MBBS & Master Degree

Experience

Minimum ‎1 year after master's degree

Licensure

Valid Kuwait License

Language

Well versed in English and Arabic

Computer Proficiency

Good Computer Skills

Performance Competencies

‎1

Good communication skills

‎2

Knowledge of Required Organizational practices /patient safety standards.

‎3

Command over professional code of ethics , medical bylaws

‎4

Knowledge of evidence based Age specific/ Population specific patient care
clinical guidelines accepted by the hospital

‎5

Culturally competent ( Kuwaiti patients' culture and beliefs)

Principle Working Relationships and Remarks

‎1

Medical Administrative staff, Peers, Nurses, Clinical Ancillary staff,
Customer service staff and Secretaries.