LYELL McEWIN HOSPITAL
JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Revised May 2010
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Title of Position:
Division
Unit
Type of Appointment:
Registrar
Division of Surgery and Intensive Care
Intensive Care Unit
12 month contract
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JOB SPECIFICATION
1. Summary of the broad purpose of the position, and its responsibilities/duties
Responsible to the Director, ICU, for the provision of clinical services in the Intensive
Care Unit
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2. Reporting, Working Relationships
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Reports to the Consultants of the Intensive Care Unit
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3. Special Conditions
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Participation in rosters covering day, night and weekend work.
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4. Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties
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Provide medical services in the ICU to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
Liaise with other relevant departments in matters pertaining to the provision of
clinical care in the ICU.
 Ensure that every patient admitted to the ICU has a thorough formal assessment
and management plan fashioned in consultation with the ICU specialists.
 Ensure that every patient in ICU is seen at least twice daily, or more if required and
that medical record entries to this effect are accurate, legible and
contemporaneous.
 Comply with clinical protocols, standards of care and treatment strategies as
directed by the Director ICU.
 Participation in Medical Emergency, Cardiac Arrest and Trauma teams
 Participation in professional development activities, educational programs, audits
and research.
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5. General Considerations
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The Registrar will contribute to the ongoing commitment to policies and procedures of the
Lyell McEwin Hospital by
 Complying with Occupational Health Safety and Welfare principles and procedures
on a daily basis
 Participating in quality improvement activities including the identification of
performance standards and increased efficiencies
 Complying with the Code of Fair Information Practice
 Participating in performance enhancement activities including regular performance
appraisals
 Complying with Equal Employment Opportunity principles and procedures on a
daily basis
 Complying with LMH delegations of authority.
The RMO/Service Registrar will comply with the LMH Code of Medical Professionalism and
treat patients, relatives, cares and other staff with respect.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
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Essential Minimum Requirements
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Educational / Vocational Qualifications
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Must have an MBBS or equivalent degree acceptable for registration with the Medical Board
of South Australia.
At least two years clinical experience (ie PGY3 or above)
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Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
Ability to relate well to other medical practitioners, other health professionals and the public.
Ability to work harmoniously as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to make accurate, rapid, reasoned decisions regarding patient care.
Ability to be trained in basic intensive care procedures.
Ability to perform tracheal intubation/advanced airway management.
Advanced Life Support skills are preferred.
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Experience
Experience in hospital/health related setting.
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Knowledge
A good clinical knowledge of acute care medicine which is suited to ICU or
anaesthetic practice.
Ability to recognise limits of clinical skill and to seek assistance
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Desirable Characteristics
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Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
Ability to work constructively with nursing and medical staff
Ability to motivate other staff
Teaching skills
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Experience
Suitable experience in an intensive care or anaesthetic setting.
PGY4 or above
ALS/ACIS/ATLS/EMST provider certificate
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