ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Cardiac Services Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: DEPARTMENT: Medical CAR/MED/J 009 07/01/2012 1 1 of 4 JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Registrar Cardiac Surgery REPORTS TO: Consultant/Senior Registrar Cardiac Surgeon Subordinate Staff (only those for whom the jobholder is directly responsible Residents.) Essential collaboration with all staff in other medical and surgical departments. JOB DESCRIPTION: 1.0 2.0 JOB SUMMARY: 1.1 To exercise the highest possible standard of patient care according to his clinical privileges. 1.2 To participate in the training and teaching programme of the hospital. 1.3 To work towards completing his sub-speciality training in Cardiac Surgery. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 2.1 Abides by the Medical Staff Bylaws, Code of Medical Ethics, Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff and those specific to the department/division. 2.2 Provides the highest attainable standard of medical care for the patients for whom he/she is responsible. 2.3 Carries out full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical duties as assigned by the Consultant/Senior Registrar Cardiac Surgeon in accordance with individually approved clinical privileges. 2.4 Participates in the on-call duties as required by the department/division. 2.5 Participates in the improvement of quality of patient care (Total Quality Management Programme, Quality Assessment Improvement Programme) as applicable. 2.6 Instructs and guides when necessary junior medical staff in the overall care of patients, supervises their performance/work and contributes to the training and teaching activities in the department/division. ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Cardiac Services Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: DEPARTMENT: Medical JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: CAR/MED/J 009 07/01/2012 1 2 of 4 Registrar Cardiac Surgery Job Description: (Con’d.) 2.7 To report and discuss all unusual findings, complication or alterations in the management plan, with the Consultant /Senior Registrar Cardiac Surgeons. 2.8 Fulfills the requirements of the Saudi Council for Health Specialities with regard to continuing medical education. 2.9 Attends the Continuing Department/division. 2.10 Works towards completing his sub-speciality training in Cardiac Surgery. 2.11 Participates in approved research projects. 2.12 Shares workload in his speciality during the absence of his colleagues. 2.13 To acquire and maintain a valid certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 2.14 Strives to improve his/her clinical expertise as well as standard of practice with regard to morbidity and cost effectiveness. 2.15 Participates in the Major disaster Plan of the hospital, as indicated.\ 2.16 Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of his/her knowledge, skills and abilities, within the hospital and/or affiliated medical facilities. Medical 3. HOURS OF WORK: 48 ours per week plus on-call commitment. education Programme fo the ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Cardiac Services Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: DEPARTMENT: Medical JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Job Description: (Con’d.) 4. CAR/MED/J 009 07/01/2012 1 3 of 4 Registrar Cardiac Surgery REQUIREMENTS: 4.1 Qualifications or Relevant Experience: 4.1.1 Graduate from a recognized medical university. 4.1.2 Saudi Board or equivalent higher qualification in General Surgery. 4.2 Personal Qualities: 4.2.1 Ability to assume greater responsibility in matters of patient care. 4.2.2 Commitment to learning and training in pursuance of a career in his chosen speciality. 4.2.3 Ability to deal calmly, with tact and diplomacy to patient and staff alike. 4.2.4 Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment. 4.3 Experience: 4.3.1 A minimum of five (5) years training/experience in general surgery post internship rotation in a recognized center. 4.3.2 Experience in cardiac Surgery. 4.3.3 Experience in teaching and research. ARMED FORCES HOSPITALS PROGRAMME SOUTHERN REGION, KHAMIS MUSHAYT DIRECTORATE: Cardiac Services DEPARTMENT: Medical JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Job Desc. No: Date of Issue: Issue: Page: CAR/MED/J 009 07/01/2012 1 4 of 4 Registrar Cardiac Surgery Job Description: (Con’d.) 5 TERMS AND CONDITIONS: 5.1 As laid down by the Hospital Programme and subject for amendment. Remuneration will be commensurate with the category indicated above. N.B. This job description is not exhaustive, and is intended as a general guide. It exists in conjunction with a more detailed breakdown of day-to-day duties Approval Position Prepared by: Medical Director Lt. Col. Dr. Ayed Al Mordy H.R.Director Lt. Col. Thabit Al Shaia’ani Programme Brig. Gen. Dr. Director Hamoud Al Shahrani Reviewed by: Approved by: Acknowledged by Employee Name Signature Date